Question

Is x – 3 a factor of the polynomial p(x) = 2x^4– 9x^3 + 15x^2 – 22x + 12, and for what reason?

A) Yes, because p(3) is equal to 0.
B) Yes, because p(–3) is equal to 0.
C) No, because p(3) is not equal to 0.
D) No, because p(–3) is not equal to 0.

Answer 1

A yes because p3 is equal to 0