Perform the indicated divisions. Express the answer as shown in Example 5 when applicable. (x 2

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Perform the indicated divisions. Express the answer as shown in Example 5 when applicable.

(x2 − 3x + 2) ÷ (x − 2)


Data from Example 5

Perform the division

Because there is no x-term in the dividend, we should leave space for any x-terms that might arise (which we will show as 0x).


Because the degree of the remainder 2x + 4 is less than that of the divisor, the long division process is complete and the answer is

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Basic Technical Mathematics

ISBN: 9780137529896

12th Edition

Authors: Allyn J. Washington, Richard Evans

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