SOLUTION: Perform the indicated divisions: 8x^3-6x^2+2x/4x+1

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Question 83744: Perform the indicated divisions:
8x^3-6x^2+2x/4x+1

Answer by lekelly(20) About Me  (Show Source):
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Okay...here it is:
Step 1: Factor out an x from the numerator:
x(8x^2-6x+2x)/4x+1
Step 2:Factor (8x^2-6x+2x)
(4x+1)(2x-2)
Step 3: Reorg the problem
x(4x+1)(2x-2)/4x+1
Step 4: You can cancel the 4x+1 in the numerator and denominator to get your solution:
x(2x-2) THE ANSWER