Use the factor theorem to decide whether or not the second polynomial is a factor of the first.
-$$7 x ^ { 4 } + 13 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + x + 4 ; x + 2$$
A) Yes
B) No

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The factor theorem states that if $x + c$ is a factor of a polynomial, then substituting $-c$ into the polynomial should yield zero. Substituting $-2$ into the polynomial $7x^4 + 13x^3 - 2x^2 + x + 4$ does not result in zero, so $x + 2$ is not a factor.

Use the Factor Theorem to Decide Whether or Not the Second