Question

What is the quotient when (x + 2) is divided into the polynomial 2x2 - 2x - 12?

Answer 1

2(x-3)

Explanation:

2x² - 2x - 12= 2(x²-x+6)= 2(x²+2x- 3x+6)= 2(x-3)(x+2)

• (2x² - 2x - 12)/(x+2)= 2(x-3)(x+2)/(x+2)= 2(x-3)