A treasure chest has a volume of x3 + 9x2 + 26x + 24 cm3 and the height is x + 4 cm. Find the polynomial that would represent the area of the bottom of the treasure chest? Explain your reasoning.

help me please!!

Question

A treasure chest has a volume of x3 + 9x2 + 26x + 24 cm3 and the height is x + 4 cm. Find the polynomial that would represent the area of the bottom of the treasure chest? Explain your reasoning.

help me please!!

anonymous · Answer

Just divide the volume by the height. You can use either synthentic division or long division.

anonymous · Answer

i do but my answer isnt in the multiple choice, so i guess im doing something wrong