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Using factor theorem, show that:
(x + 5) is a factor of (2x3 + 9x2 − 11x − 30)

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Solution

Let:
fx=2x3+9x2-11x-30
Here,
x+5=0x=-5
By the factor theorem, (x + 5) is a factor of the given polynomial if f (-5) = 0.
Thus, we have:
f-5=2×-53+9×-52-11×-5-30 =-250+225+55-30 =0
Hence, (x + 5) is a factor of the given polynomial.

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