Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.5 - Dividing Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 386: 65

Answer

4x-6

Work Step by Step

Divide each term in the polynomial by the monomial. Subtract the powers of the variable to simplify each term. (4x$^2$-6x)$\div$x=$\frac{4x^2}{x}$-$\frac{6x}{x}$=4x$^{(2-1)}$-6(1)=4x-6 Check the answer. x(4x-6)=4x(x)-6(x)=4x$^2$-6x
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