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5. Which of the following linear expressions is a factor of the cubic polynomial x^3 + 9x² +16x-12?
(1) x+6
(3) r-3
(2) x-1
(4) x+2


Sagot :

Answer:

(1) x+6

Step-by-step explanation:

Possible rational zeroes include ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4, ±6, ±12

Check each answer choice with synthetic division:

1 | 1 9 16 -12

 __1_10_26

    1 10 26 | 14

-2 | 1  9   16 -12

   __-2_-14_-4

      1  7   2  | -16

-6 | 1 9     16 -12

    __-6_-18_12

      1  3   -2  | 0

Therefore, x+6 is a factor of the polynomial

Answer:

(1) x+6

Step-by-step explanation: