Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between (x-3) and the

polynomial x2 + 4x2 + 2?
A. It is impossible to tell whether (x-3) is a factor.
B. (x-3) is a factor
C. (x-3) is not a factor.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

If (x - 3) is a factor of the polynomial then evaluating the polynomial for x = 3 should give a result of zero, that is

3² + 4(3)² + 2 = 9 + 36 + 2 = 47 ≠ 0

Thus (x - 3) is not a factor → C