Algebra-2

To determine if (x - 5) 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. Here, we will evaluate p(5).

 

Steps to Apply the Remainder Theorem:

1.Identify ( a ):

For (x - 5), we set ( a = 5 ).

 

2.Evaluate p(5):

 

3.Calculate each term:

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