Divide
- $$\frac { - 48 x ^ { 9 } - 12 x ^ { 8 } - 18 x ^ { 6 } - 36 x ^ { 4 } } { - 6 x ^ { 6 } }$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Divide.
- $$\frac { - 48 x ^ { 9 } - 12 x ^ { 8 } - 18 x ^ { 6 } - 36 x ^ { 4 } } { - 6 x ^ { 6 } }$$

• A) \(- 8 x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } - 3 - \frac { 6 } { x ^ { 2 } }\)
• B) \(8 x ^ { 3 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } + 3\)
• C) \(8 x ^ { 3 } + 2 x ^ { 2 } + 3 + \frac { 6 } { x ^ { 2 } }\)
• D) \(8 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } + 3\)

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