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Question
Which of the following has x – 1 as a factor?
Options
2x – 1
3x – 3
4x – 3
3x – 4
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Solution
3x – 3
Explanation;
Hint:
p(x) = 3x – 3
p(1) = 3(1) – 3 = 0
∴ (x – 1) is a factor of p(x)
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