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Use the long division method to find the result when is divided .
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STEP 1
What is this asking?
We need to divide a polynomial, , by another polynomial, , using long division and find the result.
Watch out!
Keep track of the signs and remember to multiply the divisor by the *entire* quotient term at each step.
Also, don't forget to write the remainder if there is one!
STEP 2
1. Set up the long division.
2. Divide the leading terms.
3. Multiply and subtract.
4. Repeat.
STEP 3
Alright, let's **set up** our long division problem!
We put the dividend, , inside the division symbol and the divisor, , outside.
STEP 4
Now, we **divide** the leading term of the dividend, , by the leading term of the divisor, .
What do we get? divided by is !
We write this above the division symbol.
STEP 5
Next, we **multiply** our by the *entire* divisor, , which gives us .
We write this below the dividend and **subtract** it.
Remember to distribute that negative sign!
\begin{array}{c c c c}
x+5 & 3x^3 & +16x^2 & +10x & +25 \\
& 3x^3 & +15x^2 & & \\
\cline{2-3}
& 0 & x^2 & +10x & +25 \\
\end{array}
STEP 6
Now, we **repeat** the process!
Divide the leading term of the remaining polynomial, , by the leading term of the divisor, .
This gives us .
Write that above the division symbol next to the .
STEP 7
Multiply by the divisor, , to get .
Subtract this from .
STEP 8
One last time!
Divide by to get **5**.
Multiply **5** by to get .
Subtract this from to get **0**!
STEP 9
The result of the division is .
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