Chapter A.4, Problem 26AYU

To determine

To find: To determine whether $x+\frac{1}{3}$ is a factor of the given equation.

Answer to Problem 26AYU

No.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

$3x^4+x^3-3x+1$; $x+\frac{1}{3}$

Calculation:

Clearly $x+\frac{1}{3}$ is not a factor.