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Use factor theorem to factorise: 3x3 + 2x2 − 19x + 6.

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Solution

Let p(x) 3x3 + 2x2 − 19x + 6

Factors of constant term + 6 are ±1, ±2, ±3, ±6

Put x = 1;

p(1) = 3(1)3 + 2(1)2 − 19(1) + 6

= 3 + 2 − 19 + 6

= −8

So (x – 1) is not a factor.

Put x = 2

p(2) = 3(2)3 + 2(2)2 − 19(2) + 6

= 3(8) + 2(4) − 19(2) + 6

= 24 + 8 − 38 + 6

= 0

x − 2 is factor of p(x).

            3x2 + 8x − 3
`x − 2")"overline(3x^3 + 2x^2 - 19x + 6)`
           3x3 − 6x2
         −      +                           
                     8x2 − 19x
                     8x2 − 16x
                  −       +                  
                            − 3x + 6
                            − 3x + 6
                           +      −         
                                  x           

3x3 + 2x2 − 19x + 6 = (x − 2) (3x2 + 8x − 3)

= (x − 2) (3x2 + 9x − x − 3)

= (x − 2) [3x(x + 3) − 1(x + 3)]

= (x − 2) (x + 3) (3x − 1)

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Chapter 6: Factorisation of polynomials - Chapter Test [Page 108]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Factorisation of polynomials
Chapter Test | Q 1. | Page 108
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