 Factor theorem (source code)

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= Factor theorem
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For a polynomial $f$ over a field, $f(a)=0$ exactly when $X-a$ divides $f(X)$. Polynomial division gives $f(X)=(X-a)q(X)+f(a)$.

= Roots of a polynomial
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