Divide. (15x^2 + x – 8) ÷ (3x – 1)

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To divide (15x^2 + x - 8) by (3x - 1), we can use long division.

5x + 2
_______________________
3x - 1 | 15x^2 + x - 8
- (15x^2 - 5x)
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6x - 8
- (6x - 2)
___________
-6

Therefore, (15x^2 + x - 8) ÷ (3x - 1) = 5x + 2 with a remainder of -6.