The polynomial has as a factor. Find the value of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. -5

  1. Step 1: Since is a factor, . Step 2. , so . Answer: -5. Why not the others: 5: The sign is reversed; check by substituting . -4: That adds the root to the correct value. -8: That is out by 3.

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