SOLUTION: im getting frustrated and confused every second i look at this problem. x^3-8 ----- x-2 Its telling me to use long division? Please Help

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Question 732747: im getting frustrated and confused every second i look at this problem.
x^3-8
-----
x-2
Its telling me to use long division?
Please Help
Found 2 solutions by rfer, lynnlo:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
=x^2-2x+4 R=0

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^3-8/x-2
x^2+2x+4
x^3+0.x^2+0.x-8
x^3-2x^2
2x^2-8
2x^2-4x
4x-8
x^2+2x+4