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Step-by-step explanation:

7. f(x) = x^4 + 3x^3 - 6x^2 - 10x + 8
f(2) = 2^4 + 2^3 - 6^2 - 10(2) + 8
f(2) = 16 + 8 - 12 - 20 + 8
f(2) = 0

8. x^2 - 9 = (x - 3)(x + 3)
x ^2 + x - 6 = (x + 3)(x -2)

Thus, the common factor is x + 3
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