Question

How do you divide `(-x^4+6x^3-12x^2-7x-7)/(x-2)`?

Answer 1

To simplify the given equation, divide the number values and subtract the variable's exponent. (see explanation)

Explanation:

`(-x^4+6x^3-12x^2-7x-7)/(x-2)`
`=(-x^3-3x^2+6x)+(7/2)+(7/2)`
`=-x^3-3x^2+6x+7`