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If ((2x^{2} – x – 3)) is a factor of (f(x) = 2x^{3} – 5x^{2}…

If ((2x^{2} – x – 3)) is a factor of (f(x) = 2x^{3} – 5x^{2} – x + 6), find the other factor

  • A.
    (x – 2)
  • B.
    (x – 1)
  • C.
    (x + 1)
  • D.
    (x + (frac{3}{2}))
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Divide ((2x^{3} – 5x^{2} – x + 6)) by ((2x^{2} – x – 3)) to get the other factor. Be careful of sign conventions.