Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between (x + 2) and

the polynomial 3x2 - x - 14?

Answer 1

B. (x+2) is a factor

Explanation:

3x^2 -x-14

3x^2+6x-7x-14

3x(x+2)-7(x+2)

(3x-7)(x+2)

so, x+2 is a factor of 3x^2-x-14