Jorge wants to divide 3x2 β x β 2 by x + 4 using synthetic division. which shows the correct process?
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A:
> Using the remainder theorem, set x + 4 to be equal to 0, i.e.
x + 4 = 0
x = - 4
=> Substitute - 4 for x in 3xΒ² - x - 2, i.e.
3(- 4)Β² - (- 4) - 2
= 3 * 16 + 4 - 2
= 48 + 4 - 2
= 52 - 2
= 50 ... Β