Dividing Polynomials

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In this lesson, we will look at how to divide polynomials by monomials.

To divide a polynomial by a monomial, each term of the polynomial is divided by the monomial. Be careful with the sign (+ or – ) of each term in your answer.

Example:

Evaluate (x² + 8x) ÷ x

Solution:

(x² + 8x) ÷ x

= [x² ÷ x] + [8x ÷ x]

= x + 8

Example:

Evaluate (4y⁴ – y³ + 2y²) ÷ (–y²)

Solution:

(4y⁴– y³ + 2y²) ÷ (–y²)

= [4y⁴ ÷ –y²] + [– y3 ÷ –y²] + [2y² ÷ –y²]

= –4y² + y – 2

You may want to look at the lessons on dividing polynomials by polynomials (also called long division) and synthetic division (a simplified form of long division)

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Explains and shows examples of how to divide a polynomial by a monomial Dividing Polynomials by Monomials. Dividing A Polynomial By A Monomial