Question

Divide these polynomials. (8x³ + 2x² - 7x + 2) ÷ (2x - 1)

A. 4x² + 3x - 2
B. 4x² + 6x - 1
C. 4x² + 3x + 2
D. 4x² - 3x - 2

Answer 1

The answer is letter A.

(8x³ + 2x² - 7x + 2) ÷ (2x - 1)

8x³ + 2x² - 7x + 2 ÷ 2x - 1

(2x-1)(4x²+3x-2)÷2x-1

cancel 2x-1 so that the answer is 4x²+3x-2.