Q. If x+7 is a factor of the polynomial function g, what is the value of g(7)?
Understand Relationship Factors Polynomial: Understand the relationship between factors and polynomial functions.If x+7 is a factor of the polynomial function g, then by the Factor Theorem, g(−7)=0.
Substitute x Find g(−7): Substitute x=−7 into the function g to find g(−7).Since x+7 is a factor, we know that g(−7) must equal 0.g(−7)=0
Realize Correct Value Needed: Realize that the question asks for g(7), not g(−7). We need to correct the value we are looking for. The question asks for g(7), not g(−7).
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