Dividing Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables.

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How do you divide a polynomial by a monomial?

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To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial and simplify.

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What is the result of dividing 2x^8 by 2x?

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The result is x^7.

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What is the result of dividing 9x^2 + 6x by 3x?

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The result is 3x + 2.

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What is the result of dividing (4x^2 - 24x + 35) by (2x - 5)?

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The result is 2x - 7.

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What is the result of dividing 15x^9 by 3x^3?

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The result is 5x^6.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

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What does it mean to simplify a polynomial?

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To simplify a polynomial means to combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.