SOLUTION: Perform the indicated divisions. 8x^3 -6x^2 + 2x / 4x +1 This is what I got is it right? 2x^2 - 2x + 1

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Question 77735: Perform the indicated divisions.
8x^3 -6x^2 + 2x / 4x +1
This is what I got is it right?
2x^2 - 2x + 1
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Earlsdon:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x^3 -6x^2 + 2x / 4x +1
Factor the numerator:
2x(4x^2-3x+1)
=x(4x+1)(x-1)
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Divide that by 4x+1 to get:
x(x-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perform the indicated division:
%288x%5E3-6x%5E2%2B2x%29%2F%284x%2B1%29 Perform by long dividsion.
2x%5E2-2x with a remainder of 4x