Question

Determine if (x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial x3 - x 2 - x – 2​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

According to factor theorem for

f(x)=x

3−x

2−4 to have x−2 as its factor f(2) should be equal to zero

f(2)=(2)

3−(2)

2−4

=8−4−4

=0

So, x−2 is a factor of f(x)