What is (6x^2 - 8x + 8) divided by (x - 3)? I have done this problem about 20 times literally and cannot get the right answer. I would also like to know if I'm supposed to use placeholders on any number with an X or just X^2?
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2x - 2 ____________ x - 3 | 6x^2 - 8x + 8 - (6x^2 - 18x) ____________ 10x + 8 - (10x - 30) ____________ 38 Show more…
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