Which of the following best descibes the relationship between (x-2) and the polynomial 2x^3+x^2-3
a.) (x-2) is a factor
b.) (x-2) is not a factor
c.) it is impossible to tell whether (x-2) is a factor

Serena is making an experiment. for that, she needs 20 grams of a 52% solution of salt. she has two large bottles of salt water: one with 40% and the other with 70% of salt in them. how much of each must she use to make the solution she needs? i am in need of

Identify the function that contains the data in the following table: x     -2         0         2         3         5     f(x)     5         3         1         2         4     possible answers: f(x) = |x| + 1 f(x) = |x - 2| f(x) = |x - 2| - 1 f(x) = |x - 2| + 1

Plz answer asap! i will reward brainliest and 12 points for these three questions!take notice: these three questions are completely different! 1) what is the percentage of sugar in the syrup made of 10 kg of water and 4 kg of suugar? 2) what was the original price if after 10% discount it became $450? 3) at first a price was decreased by 12%, then it was disounted again by an additional 5%. what is the percent of the total discount? , and remeber i will award brainliest and 12 points!