If u (x) = x5 - x4 + x2 and v (x) = - x2, which expression is equivalent to (U/V) (x) ?

a) x3 - x2

b) - x3 + x2

c) - x3 + x2 - 1

d) x3 - x2 + 1

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14 February, 13:34

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Sara Woods · Answer 1

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Answer C

We suppose x ≠0

(x^5-x^4+x²) / (-x²) = - (x² (x^3-x²+1) / x²=-x^3+x²-1

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