Asked by andrew Hickey on May 20, 2024
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Completely factor the polynomial x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5x ^ { 4 } - 6 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 } + 6 x - 5x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5 given one of its factors is x-1 .
A) (x−1) (x+1) (x+5) 2( x - 1 ) ( x + 1 ) ( x + 5 ) ^ { 2 }(x−1) (x+1) (x+5) 2
B) (x−9) (x+7) (x−1) 2( x - 9 ) ( x + 7 ) ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 }(x−9) (x+7) (x−1) 2
C) (x+1) (x−1) (x−5) 2( x + 1 ) ( x - 1 ) ( x - 5 ) ^ { 2 }(x+1) (x−1) (x−5) 2
D) (x−5) (x+1) (x−1) 2( x - 5 ) ( x + 1 ) ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 }(x−5) (x+1) (x−1) 2
E) (x−1) (x+9) (x−7) 2( x - 1 ) ( x + 9 ) ( x - 7 ) ^ { 2 }(x−1) (x+9) (x−7) 2
Synthetic Division
A streamlined method for dividing polynomials, focusing on the coefficients and omits variables and exponents for efficiency.
Polynomial
An algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients, combined using only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.
- Apply polynomial factorization techniques.
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Bella MarianoMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
We can use polynomial long division or synthetic division to divide the given polynomial by x-1. Using synthetic division, we get:
\begin{array}{c|ccccc}
1 & 1 & -6 & 4 & 6 & -5 \\
& \downarrow & 1 & -5 & -1 & 7 \\ \hline
& 1 & -5 & -1 & 5 & 2 \\
\end{array}
Therefore, we have:
x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x3−5x2−x+5)x^4 - 6x^3 + 4x^2 + 6x - 5 = (x-1)(x^3-5x^2-x+5)x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x3−5x2−x+5)
Now we can factor the cubic polynomial $x^3-5x^2-x+5$ using various methods (such as grouping or polynomial long division). One possible factorization is:
x3−5x2−x+5=(x−5)(x2+1)x^3-5x^2-x+5 = (x-5)(x^2+1)x3−5x2−x+5=(x−5)(x2+1)
Combining this with the previous factorization, we get:
x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x−5)(x2+1)x^4 - 6x^3 + 4x^2 + 6x - 5 = (x-1)(x-5)(x^2+1)x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x−5)(x2+1)
And this is the final factorization. Option D matches this result, so it is the best choice.
\begin{array}{c|ccccc}
1 & 1 & -6 & 4 & 6 & -5 \\
& \downarrow & 1 & -5 & -1 & 7 \\ \hline
& 1 & -5 & -1 & 5 & 2 \\
\end{array}
Therefore, we have:
x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x3−5x2−x+5)x^4 - 6x^3 + 4x^2 + 6x - 5 = (x-1)(x^3-5x^2-x+5)x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x3−5x2−x+5)
Now we can factor the cubic polynomial $x^3-5x^2-x+5$ using various methods (such as grouping or polynomial long division). One possible factorization is:
x3−5x2−x+5=(x−5)(x2+1)x^3-5x^2-x+5 = (x-5)(x^2+1)x3−5x2−x+5=(x−5)(x2+1)
Combining this with the previous factorization, we get:
x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x−5)(x2+1)x^4 - 6x^3 + 4x^2 + 6x - 5 = (x-1)(x-5)(x^2+1)x4−6x3+4x2+6x−5=(x−1)(x−5)(x2+1)
And this is the final factorization. Option D matches this result, so it is the best choice.
Learning Objectives
- Apply polynomial factorization techniques.