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Using factor theorem, show that:
(x − 1) is a factor of (2x4 + 9x3 + 6x2 − 11x − 6)

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Solution

Let:
fx=2x4+9x3+6x2-11x-6
Here,
x-1=0x=1ā€‹
By the factor theorem, (x - 1) is a factor of the given polynomial if f(1) = 0.
Thus, we have:
f1=2×14+9×13+6×12-11×1-6 =2+9+6-11-6 =0
Hence, (x - 1) is a factor of the given polynomial.

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