3x^3-2x^2+x+1 divided by x+1 find the quotient and the remainder, check your work by verifying that (quotient) (Divisor)+remainder=Dividend

Question

im taking a precalculus class online and i will need a tutor for the duration of the class which is five weeks, any suggestions please.

Answer 1

Assuming you have been taught synthetic division, you solve the problem as follows:

 

-1⌋  3   -2   1   1

           -3    5  -6              

      3   -5    6  -5

 

Answer is 3x² -5x + 6 with a remainder of -5

or

3x² - 5x + 6 -  5 ⁄ (x + 1)