Homework Help: College Algebra

Posted by Sarah on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 11:11pm.

I need to divide this polynomial synthetically. I think I did it right, but can someone confirm if my answer is right or wrong?

Polynomial:
x^4 - x^3 + x^2 - x + 2
Divisor: x-2

My answer:
x^3 + x^2 + 3x + 5 + 12 (remainder)
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x-2

( the x-2 in my answer is meant to go under the remainder )

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