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In all the division problems we completed that had a remainder of zero, we say that the divisor was a factor of the dividend.

Whenever a divisor, $x-c$, divides a polynomial function, $f(x)$, and results in a remainder of zero, we say $x-c$ is a factor of $f(x)$.

This leads us to the Factor Theorem.

Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether the binomial is a factor of the given polynomial function. Be prepared to show your reasoning.