Question

Divide. If the divisor contains 2 or more terms, use long division.​

Answer 1

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide each term on the numerator by - 4x, that is

= $\frac{16x^5}{-4x}$ - $\frac{4x^3}{-4x}$ + $\frac{12}{-4x}$

= - 4$x^{(5-1)}$ + $x^{(3-1)}$ - $\frac{3}{x}$

= - 4$x^{4}$ + x² - $\frac{3}{x}$, or

= - 4$x^{4}$ + x² - 3$x^{-1}$