e. (2 pts) Let n > 2 be a positive integer. Factor the degree n polynomial 2" - 1 as a linear polynomial times a degree
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 9:25 pm
e. (2 pts) Let n > 2 be a positive integer. Factor the degree n polynomial 2" - 1 as a linear polynomial times a degree n - 1 polynomial. (Hint: there is a real number that is a root for any n).