Question

Express the polynomial as a product of linear factors.
F(x)=2x^3+4x^2-2x-4

A) 2(x+2)(x+1)(x-1)
B) (x-2)(x-2)(x-1)
C) (x-2)(x+1)(x-1)
D) (x-4)(x+1)(x-1)

Answer 1

you only have one choice that makes any sense, since your leading coefficient is 2

Answer 2

first, factor out any constants to simplify

Answer 3

2*(x^3 + 2x^2 - x - 2)