Question

Divide the following polynomial using synthetic division, then place the answer in the proper location on the grid. Write answer in descending powers of x.

(x3 - 7x2 + 8 ) ÷ (x + 1)

Answer 1

The answer is x^2-8x+8 in descending order

The graph would look like the picture below

Answer 2

Answer: x^2 - 8x + 8

Explanation:

x^2 - 8x + 8

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√x^3 - 7x^2 + 8

- (x^3 + x^2)

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-8x^2

- (-8x^2 - 8x)

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8x + 8

- (8x + 8)

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