Hi,

The factor theorem states that a polynomial f(x) has a factor (x − k) if and only if f(k) = 0

So... (x-3) is a factor of p(x)=2x^4-5x^3-5x^2+18 || IF p(3) = 0

p(x) = 2x^4-5x^3-5x^2+18



Yes.  (x-3) is a factor of p(x) = 2x^4-5x^3-5x^2+18 

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