Question 1
DB question no.: 1
Points: 1
Which binomial is a factor of f(x) = x3 - 6x2 + 3x + 10?
Explanation
By the Factor Theorem, x + 1 is a factor if f(-1) = 0. Calculating f(-1) = (-1)3 - 6(-1)2 + 3(-1) + 10 = -1 - 6 - 3 + 10 = 0. Therefore, x + 1 is a factor.