Divide (use the long division process) (2x-7x + 2x+ 17) (x +3)

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### Polynomial Division Example

**Problem:**

Divide using the long division process:

\[
(x^3 - 7x^2 + 2x + 17) \div (x + 3)
\]

**Solution:**

The image shows the work involved in using polynomial long division. Here’s an explanation of how to perform the division:

1. **Setup the Division:**
   - The divisor is \(x + 3\).
   - The dividend is \(x^3 - 7x^2 + 2x + 17\).

2. **First Division:**
   - Divide the leading term of the dividend \(x^3\) by the leading term of the divisor \(x\), which gives \(x^2\).
   - Multiply the entire divisor \(x + 3\) by \(x^2\) and write the result \((x^3 + 3x^2)\) under the dividend.
   - Subtract to find the new dividend, which will be \((-10x^2 + 2x + 17)\).

3. **Second Division:**
   - Divide the new leading term \(-10x^2\) by \(x\), which gives \(-10x\).
   - Multiply the entire divisor by \(-10x\) and write the result under the new dividend.
   - Subtract to find the next dividend, which will be \((32x + 17)\).

4. **Third Division:**
   - Divide the new leading term \(32x\) by \(x\), which gives \(32\).
   - Multiply the entire divisor \(x + 3\) by \(32\) and write the result under the new dividend.
   - Subtract to find the final remainder, which will be \( -79 \).

**Final Result:**

The quotient is \(x^2 - 10x + 32\) with a remainder of \(-79\).

This step-by-step process illustrates how polynomial long division is performed. It mirrors the long division process used with numbers but with polynomial terms instead.
Transcribed Image Text:### Polynomial Division Example **Problem:** Divide using the long division process: \[ (x^3 - 7x^2 + 2x + 17) \div (x + 3) \] **Solution:** The image shows the work involved in using polynomial long division. Here’s an explanation of how to perform the division: 1. **Setup the Division:** - The divisor is \(x + 3\). - The dividend is \(x^3 - 7x^2 + 2x + 17\). 2. **First Division:** - Divide the leading term of the dividend \(x^3\) by the leading term of the divisor \(x\), which gives \(x^2\). - Multiply the entire divisor \(x + 3\) by \(x^2\) and write the result \((x^3 + 3x^2)\) under the dividend. - Subtract to find the new dividend, which will be \((-10x^2 + 2x + 17)\). 3. **Second Division:** - Divide the new leading term \(-10x^2\) by \(x\), which gives \(-10x\). - Multiply the entire divisor by \(-10x\) and write the result under the new dividend. - Subtract to find the next dividend, which will be \((32x + 17)\). 4. **Third Division:** - Divide the new leading term \(32x\) by \(x\), which gives \(32\). - Multiply the entire divisor \(x + 3\) by \(32\) and write the result under the new dividend. - Subtract to find the final remainder, which will be \( -79 \). **Final Result:** The quotient is \(x^2 - 10x + 32\) with a remainder of \(-79\). This step-by-step process illustrates how polynomial long division is performed. It mirrors the long division process used with numbers but with polynomial terms instead.
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