Question

The volume of water in a rectangular swimming pool can be modeled by the polynomial 2x3 − 9x2 + 7x + 6. If the depth of the pool is given by the polynomial 2x + 1, what polynomials express the length and width of the pool?

Answer 1

You can either try to factor the third-degree polynomial and obtain a 2x+1, or use polynomial long-division. Here's a worked-out example: http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/factor/fac01a2/fac01a2.html

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

Np.