select one of the factors of x^3y^2+8xy^2+5x^2+40.

a. (xy^2+5)
b. (x^2+4)
c. (xy^2-5)
d. (x^2-8)

The answer to your question is: letter A

Step-by-step explanation:

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When we divide the polynomial by the factor the result is zero, that's why letter A is the factor.

When we divide the polynomial by B, C or D the residue is not zero, then they are not factors.

-2 is the right

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