Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Dividing Polynomials; Remainder and Factor Theorems - Exercise Set - Page 365: 57

Answer

See figure and explanations.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Set up the division as shown in the figure. Step 2. Find the first term of the quotient $2x^2$ and multiply it with the divisor $x-3$ to get $2x^3-6x^2$ Step 3. Subtract the result from the dividend to get $3x^2$ Step 4. Bring down one more term from the dividend $-11x$ and repeat the process. Step 5. Finish the division to get a quotient of $2x^2+3x-2$ and a remainder of $2$.
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