Divide \(x^3 - 2x^2 - 5x + 6\) by (x - 1)

  • A \(x^2\) - x - 6
  • B \(x^2\) - 5x + 6
  • C \(x^2\) - 7x + 6
  • D \(x^2\) - 5x - 6
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The correct answer is A. \(x^2\) - x - 6

We can use polynomial long division to divide \(x^3 - 2x^2 - 5x + 6\) by (x - 1). 

The result of the division is \(x^2 - x - 6\) with a remainder of 0. 

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