Question 2(i)
Check whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial by dividing the second polynomial by the first polynomial:
t2−3, 2t4+3t3−2t2−9t−12
t2−3, 2t4+3t3−2t2−9t−12
t3−3=t2+0t−3
As the remainder is 0.
Hence, t2−3 is a factor of 2t4+3t3−2t2−9t−12.