Question

Determine if x - 2 is a factor of p(x) = x^4 - 3x^2 + 2x - 8, and explain why.

Answer 1

divide them, if it divides evenly with no remainders, it's a factor

Answer 2

spose k is a factor of n

k = abcd...n....xyz

what is the value of k when n=0?

Answer 3

If x-a is a factor of P(x), then P(a) = 0.

Answer 4

pfft, spose ... n is a factor of k that is

Answer 5

IN this question a=2. Check to see if P(2) = 0. If so, then x-2 is a factor.