Divide the Polynomials by Using Long Division $$\left( x ^ { 3 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 14 \right) \div ( x - 1 )$$

question 129

Multiple Choice

Divide the polynomials by using long division. $$\left( x ^ { 3 } - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 2 x + 14 \right) \div ( x - 1 )$$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 4 + \frac { 14 } { x - 1 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 6 + \frac { 1 } { x - 1 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 6 + \frac { 8 } { x - 1 }\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 6 + \frac { 20 } { x - 1 }\)

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