Polynomial Math Help: Solve 2x+1/x^7+5x^2-1

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The discussion revolves around a polynomial expression involving the terms 2x, 1/x^7, 5x^2, and -1. Participants are exploring how to approach the problem, particularly focusing on the division of polynomials.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss potential methods such as factoring, long division, and synthetic division. There is uncertainty about which approach to take and whether these methods will be effective.

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Some participants are questioning the methods they might use and expressing confusion about the problem's requirements. One participant mentions receiving guidance from their teacher regarding stating restrictions, indicating a shift in understanding.

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There is mention of an online course context, and a specific requirement to state restrictions related to the problem has been introduced, which may influence the approach to solving it.

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-2x+1/x^7+5x^2-1

x^7 is throwing me off the question didnt say what to do what do i do?
 
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Yes Aisha what do you want to do?
 
maverick280857 said:
Yes Aisha what do you want to do?

DIVIDE I GUESS
im not sure if i have to factor or use long division or synthetic I guess anything that will give me an answer
please help someone :smile:
 
Did you try either of those methods? What reason do you have to believe that they won't work? We're still dealing with polynomials here...
 
Omg its an online course and that question came up and i didnt even know what I was doing but when I asked the teacher for the solutions she added in the question state the restrictions, so now I know what to do lol thanks everyone :smile:
 

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