Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 25 x ^ { 2 } - 39 x + 180 } { x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 9 }$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression, $\frac { x ^ { 4 } + 3 x ^ { 3 } - 25 x ^ { 2 } - 39 x + 180 } { x ^ { 2 } - 6 x + 9 }$ ,by using long division or synthetic division.

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } + x + 25\)
• C) \(- x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 25\)
• D) \[x ^ { 2 } + x - 12\]
• E) \(- x ^ { 2 } - x + 20\)

Identify the difference between simple interest and compound interest.

Determine the future value of annuities using the concepts of ordinary annuity and annuity due.

Compute the present value of single sums and annuities under various compounding frequencies.

Apply the concepts of discounting and compounding to determine the value of cash flows at different points in time.

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