We can use the Factor Theorem to state if the given binomial is a factor of the given polynomial.
The factor theorem states that when f(c)=0 that means the remainder is zero and (x-c) must be a factor of the polynomial.
The given polynomial is:
[tex]k^3+8k^2+6k-12[/tex]
Then if (k+2) is a factor of the polynomial, k+2=0, k=-2, f(-2) must be equal to 0.
Let's check:
[tex]\begin{gathered} f(k)=k^3+8k^2+6k-12 \\ f(-2)=(-2)^3+8(-2)^2+6(-2)-12 \\ f(-2)=-8+8\cdot4-12-12 \\ f(-2)=-8+32-24 \\ f(-2)=32-32 \\ f(-2)=0 \end{gathered}[/tex]
Thus, (k+2) is a factor of the given polynomial.
