Hi, factor x^3 + 8x^2 + 2x +16 = 0 The factor theorem states that a polynomial f(x) has a factor (x − k) if and only if f(k) = 0 Synthetic Division using root x = -8 -8 1 8 2 16 -8 0 -16 1 0 2 0 (x+8)(x^2 + 2) or (x+8)(x - )(x + )