Use the factor theorem to decide whether or not the second polynomial is a factor of the first.
-$$6 x ^ { 4 } + 13 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + x + 4 ; x + 2$$
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 $ x = -2 $ into the polynomial $ 6x^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