SOLUTION: If P(� 2) = 0, which of the following statements is true about P(x)? A. x + 2 is a factor of P(x) C. P(x) = 0, has two negative roots B. 2 is root of P(x) = 0 D. P(0) =

Question 982386: If P(� 2) = 0, which of the following statements is true about P(x)?
A. x + 2 is a factor of P(x) C. P(x) = 0, has two negative roots
B. 2 is root of P(x) = 0 D. P(0) = � 2
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If , then P looks like,

where Q is a function of x,

So (x+2) is a factor of P(x).
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