what is (6x^2-8x+8) divided (x-3)?

i have done this problem about 20 times literally and can not get the right answer. i would also like to know if i'm suppose to use place holders on any number with and X or just X^2?

take a look at

calc101.com

it has a link on the right for doing polynomial long division, and shows all the steps involved. Play around there for a while and you should get the hang of it