Determine if x - 2 is a factor of p(x) = x^4-3x^2 + 2x - 8, and explain why.

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2=0

x=2

substitute x=2 into the equation

p(x)=x^4-3x^2+2x-8

p(2)=(2)⁴-3(2)²+2(2)-8

=16-3(4)+2(2)-8

=16-12+4-8

=0

step-by-step explanation:

use context clues to figure out the meaning of the bolded word:  

the sage gardener knew when she had to water her plants.  

question 8 options:

mint plant

wise

happy

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answer:

it is 28 degrees colder in detroit than philadelphia.

step-by-step explanation:

what number adds to 21  

-7 + ? = 21

-7 + 28 = 21

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