Find the Missing Value Such That the Given Binomial Is $x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - ? , x + 4$

question 159

Multiple Choice

Find the missing value such that the given binomial is a factor of the given polynomial.
- $x ^ { 2 } - 3 x - ? , x + 4$

• A) 4
• B) 3
• C) 28
• D) 7

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