Solve the Problem $x$ As the Variable $x + 1$ B) $x - 1$

question 206

Multiple Choice

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



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

• A) \(x + 1\)
• B) \(x - 1\)
• C) 27
• D) \(9 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 5\)

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