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What is the quotient of b3+4b2-3b+126/b+7?

A. b² + 11b + 80 R276
B. b² − 11b + 38 R140
C. b² − 3b + 18 R252
D. b² − 3b + 18

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Let's try the one answer with no remainder: (b² - 3b + 18)
If this is the answer, then, when multiplied by b+7, we should get
b³+4b²-3b+126
(b+7) (b² - 3b + 18) Distribute
= b³ - 3b² + 18b + 7b² - 21b + 126 Collect like terms
= b³ + 4b²-3b + 126
This number perfectly matches the numerator in the first term!

Therefore, the answer is D) b² − 3b + 18
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