Question

What is the first term of the quotient of the following division problem? (x3 – 1) ÷ (x + 2)

Answer 1

x^2

Explanation:

given:

x^3-1/x+2

As the denominator is linear function and the highest power in numerator is x^3

So the first term in quotient is going to be x^2 to cancel first term of numerator i.e x^3!

Answer 2

x^2

Explanation:

given:

x^3-1/x+2

As the denominator is linear function and the highest power in numerator is x^3

So the first term in quotient is going to be x^2 to cancel first term of numerator i.e x^3!