Practice!

Sample Problem

Find the correct quotient

(2x² – 5x – 12) ÷ (3 + 2x)

4 – x

2x – 4

x + 4

x – 4

Solution

(2x² – 5x – 12) ÷ (3 + 2x)

=(2x² – 5x – 12) ÷ (2x + 3)