Question

Divide (x^3 - 6x +7) / (x-2).

Answer 1

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polydiv2.htm

Answer 2

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/synthdiv.htm

Answer 3

Those are the 2 methods. Read those. They explain the process really well

Answer 4

\[x-2\sqrt{x ^{3} - 6x +7}\]

Answer 5

Is what I have so far. Anyone care to guide me through the next steps?

Answer 6

Long division. Do it normally. Include +0x^2 so you won't get confused.

Answer 7

did you read the link. It literally shows you step by step

Answer 8

Yes I did. So on the third step, when I put x at the top, what do I put underneath x^3? x^3?

Answer 9

\[x-2\sqrt{x^3+0x^2-6x+7}\]
YOu start by putting x^2 on top first to satisfy the x^3

Answer 10

Then When you put x^2 on top, You start solving this:
\[x^2(x-2)\]

Answer 11

Oh okay.