
Patrick B. answered 05/09/20
Math and computer tutor/teacher
P(x) = x^3 + 2
P = {+-1, +-2}
Q = {+-1}
the only possible rational solutions are P/Q = {+-1, +-2}
P(1) = 3
P(-1) = 1
P(2) = 10
P(-2) = -6
there are no rational solutions, so it cannot be factored...
therefore it is prime