Question

Please help!

Cassidy wants to divide 4x^2−2x+3 by x + 2 using synthetic division.

Which answer shows the correct process?
(the answers are in the pictures below)

Answer 1

Refer to the image attached.

Since, we have to divide the polynomial
`4x^2-2x+3` by (x+2) using synthetic division.

We will divide the coefficients 4 -2 3 by -2

First term = 4 will remain same.

Second term =
`(-2 * 4) -2 = -8-2 = -10`

So, second term = -10

Third term =
`(-2 * -10)+3 = 23`

So, third term = 23

So, 4 -10 23 is the correct answer

So, Option 2 is the correct answer.