How do you divide #x^2/(2x + 4(# using polynomial long division?

1 Answer
NJ
Feb 26, 2018

#1/2x-1+2 (2/(x+2))#

Explanation:

enter image source here You choose a term that multiplies the left hand side to give the same as what is present on the right hand side. This term gets written on top. You proceed until the largest power on the left hand side is greater than the largest power on the right hand side (in this case #x^1 > x^0#). The final answer is equal to the polynomial written on top plus any remainder divided by the divisor term.

Related questions
See all questions in Division of Polynomials
Impact of this question
2725 views around the world
You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License