Dividing Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting 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 15x^9 - 8x^3 by 3x^3?

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The result is 5x^6 - rac{8}{3}.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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If the area of a rectangular pool table is x^2 + 14x + 40 and the length is x + 4, what is the width?

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The width is x + 10.

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What is the remainder theorem?

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The remainder theorem states that the remainder of the division of a polynomial f(x) by (x - c) is equal to f(c).

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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 synthetic division?

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Synthetic division is a simplified method of dividing a polynomial by a linear binomial of the form (x - c).

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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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