Use the factor theorem to decide whether or not the second polynomial is a factor of the first.
-$$6 x ^ { 3 } + 15 x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 3 ; x + 3$$
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 $-3$ into $6x^3 + 15x^2 - 10x + 3$ does not yield zero, so $x + 3$ is not a factor.

Use the Factor Theorem to Decide Whether or Not the Second