SOLUTION: x^3+x^2-5x+3/x^2-2x+1 . How can you get the answer above to equal 4?

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Question 179316: x^3+x^2-5x+3/x^2-2x+1
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How can you get the answer above to equal 4?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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