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Question

Factorise using factor theorem:

x3 + 13x2 + 31х − 45

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Solution

Let p(x) = x3 + 13x2 + 31х − 45

Factors of constant term – 45 are ±1, ±3, ±5, ±9

Put x = 1;

p(1) = 13 + 13(1)2 + 31(1) − 45

= 1 + 13 + 31 − 45

= 0

x − 1 is a factor of p(x).

            x2 + 14x + 45
`x − 1")"overline(x^3 + 13x^2 + 31x - 45)`
        − x3 − x2
        −     +                              
                 14x2 + 31x
                 14x2 − 14x
              −         +                    
                             45x − 45
                             45x − 45
                          −        +        
                                  x           

x3 + 13x2 + 31х − 45 = (x − 1) (x2 + 14x + 45)

= (x − 1) (x2 + 9x + 5x + 45)

= (x − 1) [x(x + 9) + 5(x + 9)]

= (x − 1) (x + 5) (x + 9)

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Chapter 6: Factorisation of polynomials - Exercise 6A [Page 105]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Factorisation of polynomials
Exercise 6A | Q 18. (i) | Page 105
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