Divide the following polynomial using synthetic division, then place the answer in the proper location on the grid. Write answer in descending powers of x.

(x3 - 7x2 + 8 ) ÷ (x + 1)

Question

Divide the following polynomial using synthetic division, then place the answer in the proper location on the grid. Write answer in descending powers of x.

(x3 - 7x2 + 8 ) ÷ (x + 1)

anonymous · Answer

Hi. What have you done so far?

countrygirl1431 · Answer

nothing idk how in the world to do this

anonymous · Answer

Fair enough. Let's see if I can help. :)

anonymous · Answer

First, let's set it up like a long division problem like you'd do with regular numbers. Give me a sec, and I'll draw a pic so you can see what I mean.

countrygirl1431 · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

Sorry that took a little long. I should have had a scratch pad handy first. Ok, so here goes:

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Assuming you mean x^3 ...

anonymous · Answer

What can you multiply by (x+1) to get x^2 to be x^3?

anonymous · Answer

Don't worry about the other numbers for now.

anonymous · Answer

Maybe this will make it easier.

anonymous · Answer

Any luck?