Question

If P (2) = 0 for Polynomial P ( x), then one factor of P (x) is (a) (x+2) (b) 5 (c) (x^2+2) (d) (x^2-2)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

p(2)=0

p(any constant)=0

x+2=0

x=-2

p(-2)=0

p(5)=0

x^2=-2

x=-✓2

p(-✓2)=0

x^2=2

x=✓2

p(✓2)=0