Question

Given the polynomial f(x) = 2x3 + 7x2 + x − 10, which of the following is true?
a (x + 2) is a factor since f(2) = 0.

b (x − 2) is a factor since f(2) = 0.

c (x + 2) is a factor since f(−2) = 0.

d (x − 2) is a factor since f(−2) = 0.