What is the quotient when x³ - 5x² + 3x - 8 is divided by x - 3?

Solution:

Given, the equation is x³ - 5x² + 3x - 8.

We have to find the quotient when the equation is divided by x - 3.

By long division,

Therefore, the quotient is x² - 2x - 3.

What is the quotient when x³ - 5x² + 3x - 8 is divided by x - 3?

Summary:

The quotient when x³ - 5x² + 3x - 8 is divided by x - 3 is x² - 2x - 3.