For the polynomial p (x), p (-8) = 0. Which of these must be a factor of p (x) ?

A) 8

B) x+8

C) - 8

D) x-8

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Leonel Escobar

4 April, 10:45

For the polynomial p (x), p (-8) = 0. Which of these must be a factor of p (x) ?

A) 8

B) x+8

C) - 8

D) x-8

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Martha Oliver · Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

By the factor theorem if f (h) = 0 then (x - h) is a factor of f (x)

Here p ( - 8) = 0, hence

(x + 8) is a factor of p (x) → B

For the polynomial p (x), p (-8) = 0. Which of these must be a factor of p (x) ?A) 8B) x+8C) - 8D) x-8

For the polynomial p (x), p (-8) = 0. Which of these must be a factor of p (x) ?

A) 8

B) x+8

C) - 8

D) x-8