dividing binomial by polynomial

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1. amomipais82
   

   Hi There,
   Long division of a polynomial by a binomial is carried out in essentially the same manner as long division of two integers with no variables:
   
      1. Divide the highest degree term of the polynomial by the highest degree term of the binomial. Write the result above the division line.
      2. Multiply this result by the divisor, and subtract the resulting binomial from the polynomial.
      3. Divide the highest degree term of the remaining polynomial by the highest degree term of the binomial.
      4. Repeat this process until the remaining polynomial has lower degree than the binomial.
   Hope it helps

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2. Guest8393
   

   w2+2w-15/ w+5

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3. Guest7299
   

   that is a terrible answer just factor out the numerator which will give you (w+5)(w-3)/(w+5). then cancel out w+5 which leaves you with the answer w-3

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4. Guest4329
   

   How is dividing a polynomial by a binomial similar to or different from the long division you learned in elementary school? Can understanding how to do one kind of division help you with understanding the other kind? What are some examples from real life in which you might use polynomial division?

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