Michael J. answered 10/17/17
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Applying SImple Math to Everyday Life Activities
If we divide the coefficients of f(x) by the possible root, 2, we get a quotient with remainder. The remainder is the value of f(2).
2 | 1 2 -6 -9
2 8 4
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1 4 2 -5
f(2) = -5
As for part a)
x2 + 4x + 2 - (5 / (x - 2))