What is the first term of the quotient of the following division problem ? (x^3-1)

The question is incomplete, complete question is:

What is the first term of the quotient of the following division problem?

(x^3 – 1) ÷ (x + 2)

A. –0.5

B. 1

C. x^2

D. x^4

option C

Step-by-step explanation:

(x^3-1) divide by x+2

Use long division

                x^2 -2x

x+2          x^3 + 0x^2 +0x -1

               x^3 + 2x^2

             (subtract it)

                     - 2x^2 +0x - 1

                     -2x^2 - 4x

            (subtract)

                                  5x -1

Thus the first term of the quotient is x^2.

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