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Homework Statement
Let p be a polynomial function with p(a)= 0 =p'(a) for some real a. Which of the following must be true?
A) p(x) is divisible by x+a
B) p(x) is divisible by x^2+a^2
C) p(x) is divisible by x^2-a^2
D) p(x) is divisible by x^2+2ax+a^2
E) p(x) is divisible by x^2-2ax+a^2
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The Attempt at a Solution
I'm honestly beyond stumped for this one. Having a hard time finding out where to start on this problem.