Dividing Polynomials Chapter 5, Section 3
Polynomial divided by Monomial To divide a polynomial by a monomial, rewrite the problem as individual parts then use the laws of exponents to simplify
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Polynomial divided by a Polynomial To divide a polynomial by a polynomial, use synthetic division IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SYNTHETIC DIVISION!!! There must be a coefficient for EVERY possible power of the variable in that problem The divisor must have a leading coefficient of 1
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Your turn… Homework: Page 29 in workbook Exit Slip 1-6 all, 7-23 odd Explain how you can differentiate between the two types of division problems. Also, describe the process to complete each of those types.