Question

Using the factor theorem, whether (x-2) is a factor of xcube-4xsquare-4.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

No it is not because eq after solving is -12=0.

Answer 2

Bonjour mate,
There your answer is,

Solution :

$x - 2 = 0 \\ x = 2$
$putting \: value \: in \: equation/:$
$= {2}^{3} - {2}^{2} - 4$
$= 8 - 4(4) - 4$
$= 8 - 16 - 4$
$= - 8 - 4$
$= - 12$


Therefore, it is not factor


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