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Factor Theorem

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x-2 is a factor of the polynomial P(x). Then, P(2) =

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According to factor theorem, if there is a polynomial P(x) and any real number ‘a’ such that x-a is a factor of P(x), then P(a) = 0. Conversely, if P(a) = 0 then x – a is the factor of the polynomial P(x).

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