Use Synthetic Division to Decide Whether the Given Number K $$k = - 3 ; f ( x ) = - x ^ { 4 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } - x - 7$$

question 303

Multiple Choice

Use synthetic division to decide whether the given number k is a zero of the given polynomial function.
- $$k = - 3 ; f ( x ) = - x ^ { 4 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } - x - 7$$

• A) Yes
• B) No

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