Problem 115 (11-12 : mk-2023-11-12-25)



Question

Part of the fifth degree polynomial shown cannot be seen because of an inkblot. It is known that all five roots of the poly­ nomial are integers. What is the highest power of x - l that divides the polynomial?

Options

A: (x-1)^1 B: (x-1)^2 C: (x-1)^3 D: (x-1)^4 E: (x-1)^5

LLM Response: C3: (x-1)^3

Final Prediction: Puzzle #115: Solve this question with explanation of the intermediate steps. Your response must end with one of the selected answer options from A1, B2, C3, D4, or E5. Part of the fifth degree polynomial shown cannot be seen because of an inkblot. It is known that all five roots of the poly­ nomial are integers. What is the highest power of x - l that divides the polynomial? Options: A1: (x-1)^1, B2: (x-1)^2, C3: (x-1)^3, D4: (x-1)^4, E5: (x-1)^5. Predicted Answer = C Correct Answer = D

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