Question

Use synthetic division to divide (x^ 3 + x^ 2 – 40x – 4) ÷ (x – 6)

Answer 1

The answer is C.

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Answer 2

For this case we must build a quotient that, when multiplied by the divisor, eliminates the terms of the dividend until reaching the remainder.

It must be fulfilled that:

Dividend = Quotient * Divider + Remainder

Looking at the attached image we have that the quotient is given by:

$x ^ 2 + 7x + 2$

Answer:

Option C