Write F(x)= X³ - 5x² + 16x - 80 as a Product

question 22

Multiple Choice

Write f(x) = x³ - 5x² + 16x - 80 as a product of linear factors.

• A)f(x)= (x - 5)(x - 4)²
• B)f(x)= (x - 5)(x + 4i)(x - 4i)
• C)f(x)= (x - 5)²(x - 4i)
• D)f(x)= (x - 5)(x + 4)²
• E)f(x)= (x + 5)(x - 5)(x + 4)

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