Hi this particular division results in: 3x^2 -8x +9, R = -35 3x^2 -8x +9 __________________________ 2x + 3 | 6x^3 -7x^2 - 6x - 8 - (6x^3 + 9x^2) --------------- -16x^2 - 6x - (-16x^2 - 24x)) -------------- 18x - 8 - (18x +27) -------- -35