Use Synthetic Division to Decide Whether the Given Number K $$- 2 ; f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 6 x ^ { 2 } + 8$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Use synthetic division to decide whether the given number k is a zero of the given polynomial function.
- $$- 2 ; f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 6 x ^ { 2 } + 8$$

• A) Yes
• B) No

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