(x+5) is a factor of

From the factor theorem, we have


(x + 5) is the factor of f(x) if f(-5) = 0


Here, we have


f(-5) = 2(-5)3 + 9(-5)2 – 11(-5) – 30


= -250 + 225 + 55 – 30


= -280 + 280


= 0


Therefore,


(x + 5) is the factor of (2x3 + 9x2 – 11x – 30)


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