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Two students divide $x^{4} - 5 x + 6$ by $x^{2} - 2$ .
Meena says the quotient has degree 2. Is she correct, and what is that degree?

Class 10Division AlgorithmAlgebra — Polynomials

A4
B1
C3
D2

Step-by-Step Solution

deg quotient = deg dividend - deg divisor = 4 - 2 = 2. Meena is correct; the degree is 2.

Answer: D) 2

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