Is x − 2 a factor of x^3 − 3x^2 − 4x + 12?

Is x − 2 a factor of x^3 − 3x^2 − 4x + 12?

A No, remainder −2 by synthetic division

B No, remainder 2 by synthetic division

C Yes, remainder 0 by synthetic division

D Yes, remainder 1 by synthetic division

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C