Dividing by a Monomial

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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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What does it mean to divide by a monomial?

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Dividing by a monomial involves dividing each term of a polynomial by the monomial, simplifying the coefficients and exponents.

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What is the rule for dividing coefficients?

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When dividing coefficients, you divide the numbers in front of the variables.

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What is the rule for dividing exponents with the same base?

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When dividing exponents with the same base, you subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.

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What is the first step in dividing a polynomial by a monomial?

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The first step is to divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial.