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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 75

When 2x2−7x+9 is divided by a polynomial, the quotient is 2x-3 and the remainder is 3. Find the polynomial.

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Recall the polynomial division identity: Dividend = (Divisor) × (Quotient) + Remainder.
Let the divisor polynomial be denoted as \(D(x)\). According to the problem, the dividend is \(2x^{2} - 7x + 9\), the quotient is \(2x - 3\), and the remainder is 3.
Set up the equation: \(2x^{2} - 7x + 9 = D(x) \times (2x - 3) + 3\).
Rearrange the equation to isolate \(D(x)\): \(D(x) = \frac{2x^{2} - 7x + 9 - 3}{2x - 3} = \frac{2x^{2} - 7x + 6}{2x - 3}\).
Perform polynomial division or factorization on the numerator \(2x^{2} - 7x + 6\) to simplify the expression and find \(D(x)\).

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