SOLUTION: How do you factor completely? f(x)=x^3-7x-6 divided by x^2+3x+2

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Question 159519: How do you factor completely?
f(x)=x^3-7x-6
divided by
x^2+3x+2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation



Factor the numerator (hint: use the graph to help you factor)


Factor the denominator


Cancel out like terms.


Simplify. Take note that or

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