Question

Divide the following polynomials and then complete the quotient. Write your answer in order of decreasing powers of x.

Answer 1

5
`x^(4)` - 8x² + 4

Explanation:

Split the numerator, dividing each term by 4x³ , that is

`(20x^(7) )/(4x^(3) )` -
`(32x^(5) )/(4x^(3) )` +
`(16x^(3) )/(4x^(3) )`

= 5
`x^(4)` - 8x² + 4 ← quotient