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Use the long division method to find the result when 6x^3+8x^2+5x+1 is divided by 3x+1​

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Answer:

2x^2+2x+1

Explanation:

3x + 1 | 6x^3 + 8x^2 + 5x + 1

_____ 6x^3 + 2x^2______ <-- 2x^2

6x^2 + 5x + 1

6x^2 + 2x <-- 2x

3x + 1

3x + 1 <-- 1

0 | 2x^2+2x+1

Therefore, 6x^3+8x^2+5x+1 when divided by 3x+1​ is 2x^2+2x+1

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