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when polynomial division results in a remainder of zero, what does this mean about the divisor? (1 point)
the remainder indicates a complex root
the divisor is a factor of the original polynomial
the polynomial cannot be divided further
the divisor is always a prime number
Brief Explanations
In polynomial division, when the remainder is zero, it means the divisor evenly divides the original polynomial. By definition, this makes the divisor a factor of the original polynomial.
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The divisor is a factor of the original polynomial