Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

(a) State the Factor Theorem. (b) Let p(x)=2x3−5x2−19x+30p(x)=2x^{3}-5x^{2}-19x+30. Using the theorem stated in part (a), determine whether x−3x-3 is a factor of p(x)p(x). (c) Without carrying out any division, explain what your answer in part (b) tells you about the value of p(3)p(3).

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