IXL - Divide polynomials using long division (Algebra 1 practice)

Divide. If there is a remainder, include it as a simplified fraction.

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Divide. If there is a remainder, include it as a simplified fraction.

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To divide the polynomials, first rewrite the problem using long division.

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Find how many times the first term of the divisor,

goes into the first term of the dividend,

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Multiply the divisor,

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and line up the terms with the same degree.

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Subtract that product from the dividend, and bring down the next term.

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Now, find how many times

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Since

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a total of 1 time.

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Subtract.

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The quotient is

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Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

W.13Divide polynomials by monomials

W.4Add and subtract polynomials

W.6Multiply a polynomial by a monomial

C.5Divide whole numbers - 2-digit divisors

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