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Which of the following is a factor of x3+ 6x2 + 5x – 12?

A.X + 1
B. x - 3
C. x + 2
D. x + 4

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1,3,4 that is the answer

User Ineztia
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Answer:

The answer is option D.

Explanation:

x³ + 6x² + 5x - 12

A factor of the polynomial is the value of x when substituted into the expression will make it zero

Choosing x + 4

x = - 4

We have

(- 4)³ + 6(- 4)² + 5(- 4) - 12

-64 + 96 - 20 - 12 = 0

Since the result is zero

x + 4 is a factor of the polynomial

Hope this helps you

User Igor Lantushenko
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