SOLUTION: Is the binomial a factor of the polynomial function? {{{ f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - 16x - 32 }}} Select EACH correct answer. A. (x - 2) Yes or no? B. (x + 2) Yes or no? C.

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Question 1127743: Is the binomial a factor of the polynomial function?
+f%28x%29+=+x%5E3+%2B+2x%5E2+-+16x+-+32+
Select EACH correct answer.
A. (x - 2) Yes or no?
B. (x + 2) Yes or no?
C. (x - 4) Yes or no?
D. (x + 4) Yes or no?
E. (x + 6) Yes or no?

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Is the binomial a factor of the polynomial function?
+f%28x%29+=+x%5E3+%2B+2x%5E2+-+16x+-+32+
Select EACH correct answer.
A. (x - 2) Yes or no?
B. (x + 2) Yes or no?
C. (x - 4) Yes or no?
D. (x + 4) Yes or no?
E. (x + 6) Yes or no?
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Similar problem.
Check for zeroes or use division, synthetic or other.
(x+6) is obviously not a factor, 6 is not a factor of 32.
32 = 4*4*2, no other combination of the binomials shown will work.