Divide polynomials

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What is polynomial division?

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Polynomial division is the process of dividing a polynomial by another polynomial, similar to long division with numbers.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the result of dividing a polynomial by a monomial?

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When dividing a polynomial by a monomial, each term of the polynomial is divided by the monomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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How do you simplify the expression \( \frac{-12a^{4} + 6a^3}{6a^3} \)?

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To simplify, divide each term in the numerator by the denominator: \( -2a + 1 \).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the quotient of \( \frac{18y^{6} + 9y^{4} - 12y^2}{3y^2} \)?

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The quotient is \( 6y^{4} + 3y^2 - 4 \).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the first step in dividing polynomials?

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The first step is to arrange the polynomials in descending order of their degrees.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the remainder theorem in polynomial division?

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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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CCSS.HSA.APR.B.2

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How do you handle a polynomial with multiple terms when dividing by a monomial?

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Divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial separately.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the result of dividing \( \frac{8x^2 - 4x + 12}{2x} \)?

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The result is \( 4x - 2 + \frac{6}{x} \).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial before division?

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Factoring a polynomial means rewriting it as a product of its factors, which can simplify the division process.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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How do you divide \( \frac{8x^8 - 8x^2 - 28x}{4x} \)?

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Divide each term by \( 4x \) to get \( 2x^7 - 2x - 7 \).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6