Solve the Problem $x$ As the Variable $x + 3$ B) $5 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 14$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The following table represents the result of a synthetic division.


Use $x$ as the variable. Identify the dividend.

• A) \(x + 3\)
• B) \(5 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 14\)
• C) \(- 47\)
• D) \(5 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 5\)

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