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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Simplify: (x³ + 1)/(x + 1)
Options
A x² - x + 1
Correct Answer
B x² + 1
C x² - 1
D x² - x - 1
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

x³ + 1 factors as (x + 1)(x² - x + 1), so (x³ + 1)/(x + 1) = x² - x + 1.

Hint

The notes indicate answer A.

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