SOLUTION: x^3-1/x-1 anyone can give a full break down as to why this equation equals x^2 +x+1 when factored and reduced

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Question 232938: x^3-1/x-1

anyone can give a full break down as to why this equation equals x^2 +x+1 when factored and reduced
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^3-1/x-1
=%28cross%28x-1%29%28x%5E2%2Bx%2B1%29%29%2Fcross%28x-1%29
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Ed