SOLUTION: how do i multiply? 8x^3-6x^2+2x over 4x+1

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Question 74382: how do i multiply?
8x^3-6x^2+2x
over
4x+1
Answer by rmromero(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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       8x^3-6x^2+2x

       ____________



           4x+1





factor completely the numerator



        x(8x^2-6x+2)

       ______________

           4x + 1



        x(4x+1)(2x-2)

       ________________

           4x + 1



 cancel 4x + 1 both numerator



         x (2x - 2)