Use Long Division to Divide $\left( x ^ { 4 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 \right) \div \left( x ^ { 2 } + x - 4 \right)$

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Multiple Choice

Use long division to divide. $\left( x ^ { 4 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } - 2 \right) \div \left( x ^ { 2 } + x - 4 \right)$

• A) \(x ^ { 2 } - x + 1 - \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } - x + 1 }\)
• B) \(x ^ { 2 } - x + 1 + \frac { - 5 x + 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + x - 4 }\)
• C) \(x ^ { 2 } - x + 1\)
• D) \(x ^ { 2 } + x - 1\)
• E) \(x ^ { 2 } + x - 1 + \frac { - 5 x - 4 } { x ^ { 2 } + x - 4 }\)

Understand the concepts and applications of various measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and their strengths and weaknesses.

Comprehend how to conduct basic calculations for descriptive statistics, including rounding procedures.

Recognize the influence of outliers and distribution shapes (e.g., skewed, bimodal) on measures of central tendency.

Distinguish between the uses of measures of central tendency for different data types (nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio).

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