Dividing Polynomials
To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term by the monomial.
By a binomial: See if it will factor
Factor Cross Reduce
Long Division
3x
Answer: Remainder is written over the divisor.
Divide: Keep a space for each x value!!
9x 2 18x x 2 24x 2 + 0x +12x 24x x - 36x x x-3 + +
You are 14 and your brother is 4. In “t” years your ages will be t+14 and t+4. Using long division, rewrite the ratio of your brothers age to your age.
Will this ratio get smaller or larger as years go by?