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Determining if is a Factor of Using the Factor Theorem
To determine if is a factor of the polynomial function using the Factor Theorem, evaluate the function at the corresponding value of . The theorem states that is a factor if and only if . For the binomial , the value is . Substitute into the function: . Simplify the exponent to obtain , which results in . Since , the Factor Theorem confirms that is a factor of .
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