1. Dividing Polynomials (Long Division)
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Dividing Polynomials (Long Division)

3. Polynomial long division is a method for dividing a polynomial by another polynomials of a lower degree. It is very similar to dividing numbers.

4. Dividing Polynomials (Long Division)
Example 1
Divide (x3 – 28x – 48) ÷ (x + 4)
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Dividing Polynomials (Long Division) 4 4

5. Dividing Polynomials (Long Division)
Example 2
Rewrite in long division form...
Divide (2x2 + 3x – 4) ÷ (x – 2)
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Dividing Polynomials (Long Division) 5 5

6. Dividing Polynomials (Long Division)
Example 3
Divide (12x4 - 5x2 – 3) ÷ (3x2 + 1)
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Dividing Polynomials (Long Division) 6 6

7. Dividing Polynomials (Long Division)
Example 4
Divide (x3 – 6) ÷ (x – 1)
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Dividing Polynomials (Long Division) 7 7

8. Problem 1A divide A B C
Partner activity 1 D

9. Problem 2A divide A B C
Partner activity 1 D

10. Problem 3A divide A B C
Partner activity 2 D

11. Problem 4A divide A B C
Partner activity 2 D

12. Problem 1B divide A B C
Perhaps….additional partner activity if things go faster than planned. D

13. Problem 2B divide A B C
Perhaps….additional partner activity if things go faster than planned. D

14. Problem 3B divide A B C D

15. Problem 4B divide A B C D