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is x-8 a factor of the function f(x)=-2x^3+17x^2-64?

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AndyBryer
To do this we can use the remainder theorem to find the value of the remainder when x=8
f(8)=-2*8³+17*8²-64
f(8)=0
Therefore x-8 is a factor.
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