Dividing Polynomials The objective is to be able to divide a polynomial by a monomial.

Step 1 Divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial x xx 

Step 2 Factor each expression. 2 1   xx xx

Step 3 Divide out the common factors in each expression. Cross it out if it is the same on the top and bottom. 2 1   xx xx 2 1   x x x x

Step 4 Write in simplified form. 2 1 x x  2 1   x x x x

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Divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial. Factor each expression. Divide out the common factors in each expression. Write in simplified form. You Try It

Divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial. Factor each expression. Divide out the common factors in each expression. Write in simplified form. You Try It