If 2x^2-dx+(31-d^2)x+5 has a factor of x - d, what is the value of d if d is an integer?(Angry)
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If 2x^2-dx+(31-d^2)x+5 has a factor of x - d, what is the value of d if d is an integer?(Angry)
Hint:
Write in standard form:
Now, use the rational roots theorem to see if this cubic has any integral roots.
Small missing step: If x-a is a factor of a polynomial P(x), then P(a) = 0 (Remainder theorem).
Salahuddin
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That missing step was given in a duplicate post in another forum. I didn't feel it necessary to repeat it, but rather continued the discussion here after he was asked to post in an appropriate forum.