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Question 138471: how do i divide this tutor plz help :

2x^3 - x^2 + 3x -1) ÷ (x + 2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^3 - x^2 + 3x -1) ÷ (x + 2)
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Using synthetic division:

-2)....2....-1....3....-1
........2.....-5...13..|..-27
Quotient: 2x^2-5x+13
Remainder: -27
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Cheers,
Stan H.