2017 · Q14
The quotient of 8x³ - y³ when divided by 2xy + 4x² + y² is
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A2x + y
- Bx + 2y
- C2x - y
- D4x - y
Explanation
8x³−y³ is a difference of cubes: (2x)³−y³ = (2x−y)(4x²+2xy+y²). The divisor 2xy+4x²+y² is exactly the second factor, so the quotient is 2x−y. Hence option (C) 2x−y.