Question

What is the simpler form of the following expression?
(6x^3-1x^2+1)/(2x+1)
I don't really understand how to do this, so please explain if you can!
Thank you!

Answer 1

Hint:
Either factor the numerator, or do a synthetic division to see if (2x+1) divides the numerator.

Answer 2

I still don't really understand, sorry.

Answer 3

@mathmate

Answer 4

Hint:
\[6 x^3-x^2+1=(2 x+1) \left(3 x^2-2 x+1\right) \]