SOLUTION: the polynomial (x-2) is a factor of the polynomial F(x) = 5x^2 - 6x + 4. True or False

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Question 434695: the polynomial (x-2) is a factor of the polynomial F(x) = 5x^2 - 6x + 4. True or False
Answer by psbhowmick(878) About Me  (Show Source):
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Using remainder theorem: F%282%29+=+5%2A2%5E2+-+6%2A2+%2B+4+=+12 i.e. not 0. So %28x-2%29 is not a factor of F%28x%29.