Dividing Polynomials Using Long Division

What is the first step in dividing polynomials using long division?

• Divide the first term of the dividend by the first term of the divisor

• Add the divisor to the dividend

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend

• Multiply the divisor by the dividend

When dividing M squared minus 7M minus 11 by M minus 8, what is the remainder?

• -3

• 0

• 3

• -11

In the division of N squared minus N minus 29 by N minus 6, what is the quotient?

• N + 1

• N - 5

• N - 1

• N + 5

What is the remainder when dividing N squared plus 10 plus 18 by N plus 5?

• 7

• -7

• -5

• 5

What is the quotient when dividing K squared minus 7K plus 10 by K minus 1?

• K + 7

• K - 7

• K + 6

• K - 6

In the division of N squared minus 3N minus 21 by N minus 7, what is the remainder?

• 7

• -7

• 21

• 0

Why is a placeholder used when dividing A squared minus 28 by A minus 5?

• To avoid negative numbers

• To make the division faster

• To ensure all terms are accounted for

• To simplify the division

What is the quotient when dividing A squared minus 28 by A minus 5?

• A + 3

• A - 3

• A + 5

• A - 5

What is the remainder when dividing A squared minus 28 by A minus 5?

• 3

• -5

• -3

• 5

What is the final step in polynomial long division?

• Add the remainder to the quotient

• Divide the remainder by the divisor

• Subtract the remainder from the quotient

• Multiply the remainder by the divisor