dividing polynomials by monomials

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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 the coefficients and subtract the exponents of like bases.

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What happens to the exponents when dividing like bases?

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When dividing like bases, you subtract the exponent of the denominator from the exponent of the numerator.

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When dividing by a monomial, what do you do with the coefficients?

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You divide the coefficients.

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When dividing by a monomial, what do you do with the exponents?

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You subtract the exponents.

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