How do you divide #(x^2-5x-12)div(x-3)#?
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Explanation:
The algebraic long division follows the same method as arithmetic long division...
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Write the dividend in the 'box' making sure that the indices are in descending powers of x.
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Divide the first term in divisor into the term in the dividend with the highest index. Write the answer at the top,
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Multiply it by BOTH terms of the divisor at the side
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Subtract - remember to change signs
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Bring down the next term
Repeat steps 2 to 5
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