SOLUTION: Divide (x^4 - 12x^2 + 5x + 7) by (x+3). The 12x^2 throws me off.

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Question 182042This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2
: Divide (x^4 - 12x^2 + 5x + 7) by (x+3).
The 12x^2 throws me off. This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To divide, let's use polynomial long division:




So


or %28x%5E4+-+12x%5E2+%2B+5x+%2B+7%29%2F%28x%2B3%29=x%5E3-3x%5E2-3x%2B14 remainder -35