How do you solve this using a picture and the work?

Prove that (x-2)is factor of p (x)=2x³-3x²-17x+30

What is the sum of the first 8 terms of the geometric series

*15 pts* the graph of an exponential function of the form y = f(x) = ax passes through the points and the graph lies the x-axis. first line choices: (0, a) (0, 1) (0, 2) (0, -1) second line choices: (1, 0) (1, a) (1, 1) (1, -2) third line choices: above below on the