<PRE><B>Question 1067890</B>
4X^5+4X^2-2X-2/2X^2+1 
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To perform long division each degree has to be represented
Note the 0 positions
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(2x^2 + 0x +1)|4x^5 + 0x^4 + 0x^3 + 4x^2 - 2x - 2
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My solution: 2x^3 - x + 2; remainder -x-4

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