Why is the solution to the problem below 5/3 when taking into consideration the order of operations? 17 - 6 times 3 + 4 times 2 divided by 3

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Chapter5: Polynomials And Polynomial Functions
Section5.4: Dividing Polynomials
Problem 341E: In your own words, write the steps for synthetic division for x2+5x+6 divided by x2 .
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Why is the solution to the problem below 5/3 when taking into consideration the order of operations?

17 - 6 times 3 + 4 times 2 divided by 3

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Firstly, we write the given statement mathematically as shown on board.

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Here, we use bodmas rule which states that bracket first,then orders(powers ,squareroot ,etc), then division and multiplication (left to right), then addition and subtraction (left to right) as shown on board.

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