SOLUTION: Hi, I am having a problem with dividing this: x^3-8 divided by x-2 Once I divide the first term of the dividend to the first term in the divisor, I can multiply the quotien

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Question 321343: Hi, I am having a problem with dividing this:
x^3-8 divided by x-2

Once I divide the first term of the dividend to the first term in the divisor, I can multiply the quotient to the first term of the divisor but not the second term because it is just a number. Can you please tell me what to do in this kind of situation?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Use the difference of cubes formula to factor x%5E3-8 to get %28x-2%29%28x%5E2%2B2x%2B4%29