Question

Find the quotient and the remainder when the first polynomial is divided by the second. x^5+x^3+x ; x-3

Answer 1

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Can you clarify your question, dear? Is this supposed to be a fraction?

Answer 2

Divide the x^5.... by x-3

Answer 3

Yes, indeed.

\[\frac{ x^5 }{ x - 3 }\]
(upon division)

\[x^4 + 3x^3 + 9x^2 + 27x + 81 \frac{ 243 }{ x- 3}\]

Answer 4

Using synthetic division?

Answer 5

Sorry for not clarifying.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Thank you.

Answer 8

You're welcome.