Long division of polynomials uses the same steps you learned for long division of real numbers. It might look different because of the variables but don’t worry, it’s the same thing in disguise. Let’s first review long division. Remember this? You followed a pattern of Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Bring Down.
Read MoreIn this lesson we’ll look at how to reduce rational expressions and how cancelling can be a useful technique to help us reduce them. To reduce a fraction or a rational expression there must be a common factor in all of the parts that are being added or subtracted.
Read MoreDo you remember doing long division? Now you probably use a calculator for most division problems. We’ll have to remember all those long division skills so that we can divide polynomials. Think about dividing polynomials as long division, but with variables.
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