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Homework Statement
8x^3 + 4X^2 - 2x -1
Homework Equations
remainder theorem
factor theorem
The Attempt at a Solution
None yet, not sure how to go about it when there is a coefficent in front of the highest power of X.
Matt1234 said:is that the way we do it? Divide all by 8. I thought about that but thought it was wrong.
Just noticed you made them equal to zero. Why did you do that? The original question does not make them equal to zero.
I divided all by 8 and noticed neither -1/8 nor 1 satisfy the remainder theorem
Also, i can't seem to find a number that makes them zero when using the remainder theorem. I need some more help, sorry.
Matt1234 said:Here is what i got:
(x- 1/2) (4x+2) (2x +1) I don't have an answer key is this correct?
Sorry for asking so much of this forum, i promise one day if i learn i will repay by helping others.
Matt1234 said:Here is what i got:
(x- 1/2) (4x+2) (2x +1) I don't have an answer key is this correct?
Sorry for asking so much of this forum, i promise one day if i learn i will repay by helping others.
Factoring a polynomial is the process of breaking down a polynomial expression into its simplest form by finding the common factors among its terms. This allows us to solve equations and understand the behavior of the polynomial function.
Factoring a polynomial is important because it helps us solve equations and understand the behavior of polynomial functions. It also allows us to simplify complicated expressions and make them easier to work with.
There are several methods of factoring a polynomial, including factoring by grouping, factoring using the difference of squares, factoring using the sum or difference of cubes, and factoring using the quadratic formula. The method used depends on the type of polynomial and its terms.
A polynomial is fully factored when it cannot be broken down any further. This means that all common factors have been identified and there are no more terms that can be factored out. The resulting expression should be in its simplest form.
Factoring a polynomial is the process of breaking it down into simpler terms, while solving a polynomial involves finding the values of the variable(s) that make the polynomial true. Factoring is a helpful step in solving a polynomial equation, but it is not the final step in finding the solution.