Polynomial Division Help - x^3 + 4x^2 - 3x - 12 & -x^3 + 75x - 250

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The discussion revolves around polynomial division, specifically focusing on two problems involving the division of polynomials: \(x^3 + 4x^2 - 3x - 12\) by \(x^2 - 3\) and \(-x^3 + 75x - 250\) by \(x + 10\). Participants seek assistance in performing these divisions.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in dividing the given polynomials and requests help.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the task, suggesting that the goal may be to simplify into a polynomial.
  • A third participant confirms that the task is indeed to divide the polynomials.
  • A later reply suggests reviewing the textbook for methods on polynomial division and points to external resources for examples.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the task being polynomial division, but there is no consensus on the specific methods or steps to take for solving the problems.

Contextual Notes

Some participants may have varying levels of familiarity with polynomial division techniques, which could affect their understanding of the problems.

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I can't seem to get it... I need some help with 2 of the problems below:

x^3 + 4x^2 - 3x - 12
over
x^2 - 3

and

-x^3 + 75x - 250
over
x + 10

I've tried tutorials and everything, I can get a few but these are just a little tricky for me.

Any help is appreciated. :)
 
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What exactly are you suppose to do?

Simplify into a polynomial?
 
Thanks for the reply! I'm suppose to divide them. Thanks. :)
 
I think you should look again at your book to see how one can divide a polynomial by another polynomial.
Or you can look here. It shows you how to divide polynomials, and also provides some examples. From there, you can do the 2 problems, right? :smile:
 

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