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June 25th 2006, 02:44 AM
kwtolley

algebra and trigonometry with analytic geometry problem

Find the quotient and remainder of f(x)=x^3-4x^2+5x+5 divided by p(x)=x-1.
My answer is x^2-2x+3;-5 thanks for checking my answer.
June 25th 2006, 02:49 AM
CaptainBlack

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Originally Posted by kwtolley

Find the quotient and remainder of f(x)=x^3-4x^2+5x+5 divided by p(x)=x-1.
My answer is x^2-2x+3;-5 thanks for checking my answer.

As:

$<br /> (x-1)(x^2-2x+3)-5= x^3 - 3·x^2 + 5·x - 8<br />$

this can't be right.

RonL
June 25th 2006, 03:10 AM
kwtolley

answer

so after working it out I'm closer to x^2-3x+2; 7 for an answer. is that right. thanks for helping
June 28th 2006, 12:02 PM
earboth

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Originally Posted by kwtolley

so after working it out I'm closer to x^2-3x+2; 7 for an answer. is that right. thanks for helping

Hello,

you've got it. Congratulations!

Greetings

EB

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