check wheather (x-2) is a factor of x cube - 2xsqare-5x+ 4
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Step-by-step explanation:
put x=2 in equation;
then. 2³-2.2²-5.2+4=8-8-10+4=-6
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Given polynomial,
p(x) = x³ - 2x² - 5x + 4 = 0
(x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial. So,
↪ x - 2 = 0
↪x = 0 + 2
↪ x = 2
Substitute x in the polynomial.
➡ (2)³ - 2(2)² - 5(2) + 4
➡ 8 - 2(4) - 10 + 4
➡ 8 - 8 - 10 + 4
➡ -6
∴ (x - 2) is not a factor of the given polynomial
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