Chapter 4: Q. 20 (page 209)
Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder when is divided by . Then use the Factor Theorem to determine whether is a factor of .
Short Answer
The remainder isandis not a factor.
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Chapter 4: Q. 20 (page 209)
Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder when is divided by . Then use the Factor Theorem to determine whether is a factor of .
The remainder isandis not a factor.
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