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Which expression is equivalent to (4x^3+23x^2+22x−10)(x+2)^−1 ?

Multiple choice question.


A) 4x^2+15x−2


B) 4x^2 +15x+8+6/x+2

C) 4x^2+15x−8+6/x+2

D) 4x^2+15x−8−6/x+2

(the 6 is over the x+2)

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Final answer:

To simplify (4x^3+23x^2+22x-10)(x+2)^-1, we divide the polynomial by x+2 and find the equivalent expression is D) 4x^2+15x-8-6/(x+2).

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression (4x^3+23x^2+22x−10)(x+2)^-1 can be simplified by polynomial long division or synthetic division, as it involves dividing a polynomial by a binomial. To find the equivalent expression, we divide the polynomial 4x^3+23x^2+22x−10 by x+2, keeping in mind that a negative exponent denotes division. We look for the quotient that, when multiplied by (x+2), gives us the original polynomial as closely as possible, with any remainder becoming a fraction over (x+2). The equivalent expression obtained through this division process will be a polynomial with a possible fractional term where the remainder is over (x+2). After performing the division, we find that the correct answer is D) 4x^2+15x−8−6/(x+2).

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