Question

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18) Is (x - 2) a factor of (x3 - 4x2 + 3x + 2)? Please
explain why or why not.

Answer 1

It is a factor.

Explanation:

its definitely a factor

rule: put (x-2)=0

so x = 2

now put this 2 in the equation as x

`2^(3) -4*2^(2)+3*2+2`

which equals to 0, as a result its a factor

you can check the sum in the calculator by yourself

hope it helps.