Question

Divide this rational function using polynomial long division. State the quotient and the remainder. …..

Answer 1

Answer:

Quotient:

$x^3-8x+12$

Remainder:

$-20$

Explanation:

Given the expression

$\frac{x^{4} +3x^{3} -8x^{2} -12x +16}{x +3}$

The quotient is:

$x^3-8x+12$

The remainder is -20