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= Factor theorem
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The Factor Theorem is a fundamental principle in algebra that relates to polynomials. It provides a way to determine whether a given polynomial has a particular linear factor. Specifically, the theorem states: If \\( f(x) \\) is a polynomial and \\( c \\) is a constant, then \\( (x - c) \\) is a factor of \\( f(x) \\) if and only if \\( f(c) = 0 \\).