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What is the first term of the quotient of the following division problem?

(x^3 – 1) ÷ (x + 2)

A. –0.5
B. 1
C. x^2
D. x^4

Respuesta :

The answer is option C.

Answer:

option C

Step-by-step explanation:

(x^3-1) divide by x+2

Use long division

                 x^2 -2x

              -----------------------

x+2          x^3 + 0x^2 +0x -1

               x^3 + 2x^2

              -----------------------------------(subtract it)

                      - 2x^2 +0x - 1

                       -2x^2 - 4x

             --------------------------------(subtract)

                                   5x -1

So the first term is x^2

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