Algebra-2

To determine if (x + 3) is a factor of the polynomial , we can use the Remainder Theorem. According to this theorem, (x - a) is a factor of p(x) if and only if p(a) = 0. Since we are checking (x + 3), we will evaluate p(-3).

 

Steps to Apply the Remainder Theorem:

1.Identify ( a ):

For ( (x + 3) ), we set ( a = -3 ).

 

2.Evaluate p(-3):

 

3.Calculate each term:

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