Which of the following best descibes the relationship between (x-2) and the polynomial 2x^3+x^2-3

A.) (x-2) is a factor

B.) (x-2) is not a factor

C.) it is impossible to tell whether (x-2) is a factor

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6 January, 14:40

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Mr Kitty · Answer 1

2x^3+x^2-3

factors to

(x-1) * (2x^2+3x+3)

so B) (x-2) is not a factor

Which of the following best descibes the relationship between (x-2) and the polynomial 2x^3+x^2-3A.) (x-2) is a factorB.) (x-2) is not a factorC.) it is impossible to tell whether (x-2) is a factor