Ifeel so stupid, how do you change a fraction into a mix

Prove that (x-2)is factor of p (x)=2x³-3x²-17x+30

What is the sum of the geometric series in which a1 = 7, r = 3, and an = 1,701? hint: cap s sub n equals start fraction a sub one left parenthesis one minus r to the power of n end power right parenthesis over one minus r end fraction comma r ≠ 1, where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio

David is standing on the sixth rung of a ladder while painting his house. which expressions represent a change in david’s position of 2 rungs on the ladder? choose exactly two answers that are correct. a. 6+2 b. 6-2 c. 2x6 d. 6/2