SOLUTION: I need help figuring out how to divide this polynomial. (2y^4+4y^2-12) / (y-1)

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Question 870701: I need help figuring out how to divide this polynomial.
(2y^4+4y^2-12) / (y-1)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

+%282y%5E4%2B4y%5E2-12%29+%2F+%28y-1%29

using Synthetic Division

1	2	0	4	-12

		1	1	 5

	1	1	5	 -7 

+%282y%5E4%2B4y%5E2-12%29+%2F+%28y-1%29 = y^2 + y + 5   r = -7(y-1)