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The polynomial function is and Hint :
is a one factor of f.
Rewrite the expression in long division form .
The number zero is included for missing term x in the divisor.
\The remainder is the last entry in the last row.There fore, .
The number along the bottom row are the coefficients of the quotient.
\By the division algorithm theorem, the result of the division is .
The factorization (factors are irreducible over the rationals) of f(x) is .
The factorization (factors are irreducible over the rationals) of f(x) is .
The polynomial function is and Hint :
is a one factor of f.
Rewrite the expression in long division form .
The zero is included for missing term x in the divisor.
\By the division algorithm theorem, the result of the division is .
The factorization of f(x) is .
Consider the quadratic factor and solve by using quadratic formula.
The complete factorization of f(x) is .
The complete factorization of f(x) is .