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If u(x)= x^5-x^4+x^2 and v(x)= -x^2, which expression is equivalent to (u/v)(x)? Ox^3-x^2 O -x^3+x^2 O-x^3+x^2-1 Ox^3-x^2+1​

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Answer:

  • C. -x^3 + x^2 - 1

Explanation:

Given

  • u(x) = x^5 - x^4 + x^2 and v(x) = -x^2

(u/v)(x) =

  • (x^5 - x^4 + x^2) /(- x^2) =
  • - (x^3 - x^2 + 1) =
  • -x^3 + x^2 - 1

Correct option is C

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