The factor theorem (HSC SSCE Mathematics Extension 1): Quizzes
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What does the Factor Theorem state?
What does the Factor Theorem state?
P(a) = 0 implies (x - a) is a factor
What is a zero of a polynomial?
What is a zero of a polynomial?
A value where P(x) = 0
What is the significance of the Factor Theorem?
What is the significance of the Factor Theorem?
It simplifies polynomial solving
Which of the following best defines a rational zero?
Which of the following best defines a rational zero?
A zero that can be expressed as a fraction
What does P(2) = 0 indicate?
What does P(2) = 0 indicate?
(x - 2) is a factor of P(x)
What is the first step in finding zeros?
What is the first step in finding zeros?
Evaluate P(a) at rational zeros
What does polynomial division confirm?
What does polynomial division confirm?
The factors of the polynomial
What does the Rational Root Theorem help identify in a polynomial equation?
What does the Rational Root Theorem help identify in a polynomial equation?
Potential rational roots based on factors
What is a double zero?
What is a double zero?
A zero that appears twice
What is the outcome of P(1) = 0?
What is the outcome of P(1) = 0?
(x - 1) is a factor