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Powered by AIIf \( x = 2 \) is a root, the polynomial evaluates to zero for \( x = 2 \). Thus, \( 2(2)^2 - \frac{3}{2} + 7 = 0 \). Calculating gives \( 8 - \frac{3}{2} + 7 = 0 \), yielding \( 15.5 \, \text{which shows a mistake, but if evaluated correctly, } a \) would need to adjust \( d \).
To determine if \( 7 + 3x \) is a factor, replace \( x \) with \( -\frac{7}{3} \) in \( 3x^3 + 7x \) and check if the polynomial evaluates to 0. Computing the result: \( 3(-\frac{7}{3})^3 + 7(-\frac{7}{3}) \) simplifies to a non-zero value, thus \( 7 + 3x \) is not a factor.
To find the value of \( k \), first expand the product \( (x+2)(x+3) = x^2 + 5x + 6 \). Therefore, the polynomial \( x^2 + kx + 6 \) matches \( x^2 + 5x + 6 \), and thus \( k = 5 \).
A zero of a polynomial \( f(x) \) satisfies \( f(x) = 0 \). For \( x^2 + 4 + \frac{2}{x} = 0 \), multiply through by \( x \) to obtain \( x^3 + 4x + 2 = 0 \). Solving this cubic equation may yield up to 3 real roots by a graph or numeric methods, but specifics depend on further factorization.
The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest degree among its terms. The term \( \sqrt{x^2 + 1} \) is not a polynomial term, as \( \sqrt{x^2 + 1} \) is not expressed as a whole-number power of x. Only \( 2x \) contributes to the degree, which is 1.
To find the remainder when \( x^{51} + 51 \) is divided by \( x+1 \), apply the remainder theorem, which states that the remainder of a polynomial \( f(x) \) divided by \( x-c \) is \( f(c) \). Thus, \( f(-1) = (-1)^{51} + 51 = -1 + 51 = 50 \). The remainder is 50.
Expand \( (x^2 - 2)^3 \) using the binomial theorem: \( \sum_{k=0}^{3} \binom{3}{k} (x^2)^{3-k}(-2)^k \). The term with \( x^2 \) is \( \binom{3}{2} (x^2)^1(-2)^2 = 3 \times x^2 \times 4 = 12x^2 \). Therefore, the coefficient is 12.
According to the Remainder Theorem, evaluating \( P(x) \) at \( x = -1 \) gives the remainder: \( P(-1) = (-1)^4 - 2(-1)^3 + 3(-1)^2 - a(-1) + 3a - 7 = 19 \). Simplifying, \( 1 + 2 + 3 + a + 3a - 7 = 19 \) results in \( 4a - 1 = 19 \). Solving for \( a \), we get \( 4a = 20 \), so \( a = 5 \).
The degree of a polynomial refers to the highest power of the variable in the polynomial. Since \( \sqrt{3} \) is a constant without any variable term, its degree is 0.
If \( x-1 \) is a factor, then substituting 1 into \( 4x^3 - 3x^2 - 4 + k \) must yield zero: \( 4(1)^3 - 3(1)^2 - 4 + k = 0 \). Simplifying gives \( 4 - 3 - 4 + k = 0 \), leading to \( k = 3 \).