Use the factor theorem to decide whether or not the second polynomial is a factor of the first.
-$5 x ^ { 4 } + 11 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + x + 4 ; x + 2$
A) Yes
B) No

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The factor theorem states that $x + c$ is a factor of a polynomial if and only if substituting $-c$ into the polynomial results in zero. Substituting $-2$ into $5x^4 + 11x^3 - 2x^2 + x + 4$ does not yield zero, so $x + 2$ is not a factor.

Use the Factor Theorem to Decide Whether or Not the Second