Simplify: (x³ - 8) ÷ (x - 2)

A x² + 2x + 4

B x² - 2x + 4

C x² + 4

D x² - 4

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

x³-8 = (x-2)(x²+2x+4). Divided by (x-2) = x²+2x+4.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Simplify: (x³ - 8) ÷ (x - 2)" is Option A: x² + 2x + 4.

The other options — B) x² - 2x + 4, C) x² + 4, D) x² - 4 — are incorrect for this Mathematics question. As explained above: x³-8 = (x-2)(x²+2x+4). Divided by (x-2) = x²+2x+4.

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Simplify: (x³ - 8) ÷ (x - 2)

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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