Polynomial Division with Remainders Quiz

What is the first step in dividing polynomials using the box method?

• Place the dividend inside the box with the quadratic term in the top left.

• Subtract the remainder from the dividend.

• Place the divisor inside the box.

• Multiply the divisor by the dividend.

In the example of dividing by y - 5, what is the remainder when the division is complete?

• -5

• 0

• -1

• 1

How is the remainder expressed in the final answer of a polynomial division?

• As a negative number subtracted from the quotient.

• As a fraction with the divisor.

• As a separate term added to the quotient.

• It is ignored in the final answer.

In the second example, what is the remainder when dividing by k squared?

• 7

• 5

• -5

• 0

What is the quotient when dividing the polynomial by k squared in the second example?

• k + 5

• k + 2

• k + 4

• k + 3