Which of the Following Is a Factor of the Polynomial $P ( x ) = x ^ { 5 } + 2 x ^ { 4 } - 13 x ^ { 3 } - 14 x ^ { 2 } + 24 x$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor of the polynomial? $P ( x ) = x ^ { 5 } + 2 x ^ { 4 } - 13 x ^ { 3 } - 14 x ^ { 2 } + 24 x$

• A) \(x - 4\)
• B) \(x + 1\)
• C) \(x - 5\)
• D) \(x + 2\)
• E) \(x - 12\)

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Definitions:

Acidic

Describes a substance with a pH less than 7, indicating a higher concentration of hydrogen ions.

pH

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

Buffers

Solutions or substances that minimize changes in pH when acids or bases are added to them, maintaining stability in biological and chemical systems.

Neutralization Reaction

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form water and a salt, achieving a balanced pH.