To find the result of dividing \( 3x^3 + 10x^2 + 15x + 14 \) by \( x + 2 \) using the long division method, we will follow the same steps demonstrated in your example.
Use Long Division:
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Set up the Division: \[ \begin{array}{r|l} & x + 2 \ \hline & 3x^3 + 10x^2 + 15x + 14 \ \end{array} \]
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Divide the first term:
- Divide \( 3x^3 \) by \( x \) to get \( 3x^2 \).
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Multiply and subtract:
- Multiply \( 3x^2 \) by \( (x + 2) \): \[ 3x^2(x + 2) = 3x^3 + 6x^2 \]
- Now subtract: \[ \begin{array}{r|l} & x + 2 \ \hline & 3x^3 + 10x^2 + 15x + 14 \
- & (3x^3 + 6x^2) \ \hline & 0 + 4x^2 + 15x + 14 \ \end{array} \]
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Divide the next term:
- Now divide \( 4x^2 \) by \( x \) to get \( 4x \).
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Multiply and subtract again:
- Multiply \( 4x \) by \( (x + 2) \): \[ 4x(x + 2) = 4x^2 + 8x \]
- Now subtract: \[ \begin{array}{r|l} & x + 2 \ \hline & 4x^2 + 15x + 14 \
- & (4x^2 + 8x) \ \hline & 0 + 7x + 14 \ \end{array} \]
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Divide the next term:
- Now divide \( 7x \) by \( x \) to get \( 7 \).
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Multiply and subtract again:
- Multiply \( 7 \) by \( (x + 2) \): \[ 7(x + 2) = 7x + 14 \]
- Now subtract: \[ \begin{array}{r|l} & x + 2 \ \hline & 7x + 14 \
- & (7x + 14) \ \hline & 0 \ \end{array} \]
Final Result
Since we have reached a remainder of 0, the division is complete. Combining our results, we have:
\[ 3x^3 + 10x^2 + 15x + 14 \div (x + 2) = 3x^2 + 4x + 7 \]
Answer: \( 3x^2 + 4x + 7 \)