ax3+bx2+cx+d=0In the equation above, a,b,c, and d are constants.If the equation has roots −1,−3, and 5, which of the following is a factor of ax3+bx2+cx+d ?A) x−1B) x+1C) x−3D) x+5
Q. ax3+bx2+cx+d=0In the equation above, a,b,c, and d are constants.If the equation has roots −1,−3, and 5, which of the following is a factor of ax3+bx2+cx+d ?A) x−1B) x+1C) x−3D) x+5
Identify Relationship: Identify the relationship between roots and factors of a polynomial.If a polynomial has roots at x=r, then (x−r) is a factor of the polynomial.
Determine Factors: Given the roots −1, −3, and 5, determine the corresponding factors.The factors corresponding to these roots are (x−(−1)), (x−(−3)), and (x−5), which simplify to (x+1), (x+3), and (x−5) respectively.
Match with Choices: Match the given factors with the choices provided.The factors we found are (x+1), (x+3), and (x−5). We need to find which one of these is listed in the choices.
Identify Correct Factor: Identify the correct factor from the choices.Choice A is (x−1), which does not match any of our factors.Choice B is (x+1), which matches one of our factors.Choice C is (x−3), which does not match any of our factors.Choice D is (x+5), which does not match any of our factors.
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