if u(x) = x^2 – x^4 + x^2 and v(x) = –x2, which expression is equivalent to (u/v)(x)?

x^3 – x^2
–x^3 + x^2
–x^3 + x^2 – 1
x^3 – x^2 + 1

Respuesta :

(u/v)(x) =

x^2 - x^4 + x^2

---------------------- = - (1 - x^2 + 1) = - (2 - x^2).

        -x^2

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