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Why is the correct answer a^2-a+1 to this problem:
a^3+1/a+1
a^3+1/a+1
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Reiny
Because a^3 + 1 factors to
(a+1)(a^2 - a + 1)
so
(a^3+1)/(a+1) , notice the necessary use of brackets
= (a+1)(a^2 - a + 1) / (a+1)
= a^2 - a + 1, on the condition that a≠ -1
(a+1)(a^2 - a + 1)
so
(a^3+1)/(a+1) , notice the necessary use of brackets
= (a+1)(a^2 - a + 1) / (a+1)
= a^2 - a + 1, on the condition that a≠ -1
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