Step 1 :Given the polynomial function \(f(x)=2 x^{3}-10 x^{2}+10 x+10\), we are asked to find the remainder when \(f(x)\) is divided by \(x-3\) and determine whether \(x-3\) is a factor of \(f(x)\).
Step 2 :We use the remainder theorem which states that the remainder of a polynomial \(f(x)\) divided by \((x-a)\) is \(f(a)\). So, to find the remainder of \(f(x)\) divided by \((x-3)\), we substitute \(x=3\) into the polynomial.
Step 3 :The remainder when \(f(x)\) is divided by \((x-3)\) is 4.
Step 4 :According to the factor theorem, if the remainder is zero, then \((x-3)\) is a factor of \(f(x)\). If the remainder is not zero, then \((x-3)\) is not a factor of \(f(x)\).
Step 5 :Since the remainder is not zero, \((x-3)\) is not a factor of \(f(x)\).
Step 6 :Final Answer: The remainder is \(\boxed{4}\). No, \(x-3\) is not a factor of \(f(x)=2 x^{3}-10 x^{2}+10 x+10\).