Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 362: 2

Answer

For the long division problem $3x-1\overline{\left){6{{x}^{3}}+7{{x}^{2}}+12x-5}\right.}$ , begin the division process by dividing $6{{x}^{3}}$ by $3x$. We obtain $2{{x}^{2}}$. Write this result above $7{{x}^{2}}$ in the dividend.

Work Step by Step

Let us consider, $3x-1\overline{\left){6{{x}^{3}}+7{{x}^{2}}+12x-5}\right.}$. And the dividend: $6{{x}^{3}}+7{{x}^{2}}+12x-5$. Divisor: $3x-1$. We divide: $3x-1\overset{2{{x}^{2}}}{\overline{\left){\begin{align} & 6{{x}^{3}}+7{{x}^{2}}+12x-5 \\ & \underline{6{{x}^{3}}-2{{x}^{2}}} \\ & \text{ }9{{x}^{2}} \\ \end{align}}\right.}}$ Thus, $2{{x}^{2}}$ is written above $7{{x}^{2}}$ in the dividend.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.