Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

x-2=0

x=2

substitute x=2 into the equation

p(x)=x^4-3x^2+2x-8

p(2)=(2)⁴-3(2)²+2(2)-8

=16-3(4)+2(2)-8

=16-12+4-8

=0