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Example: Find the following.

2 3 2
(x + 3x + 9)(x + 3) (y - 2)(y - 5y + 4)

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Lesson 4.4

Dividing Polynomials

I will be able to:

Objective: -Be able to divide a polynomial by a monomial
-Be able to divide a polynomial using long division
-Factor out the GCF

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Dividing a Polynomial by a Monomial:

- When we divide a polynomial by a monomial we are

simplifying a fraction.

- The following examples mean that each term in the

numerator shares a common denominator.

Example: Simplify the following.

3 2 6 2 3 2 3 -1
a. 18a + 30a b. (24xy - 40x y ) (4x y )
3a

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Example:
2 2 -1
(6xy - 3xy + 2x y) (xy)

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Try On Your Own:

2 3 4 5 2
60a b - 48b + 8a b
2
12ab

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a.) 17,162 ÷ 5 689,452 ÷ 11

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Dividing Polynomials using Long Division:

- When dividing polynomials we use an algorithm, which is a step-by-step

procedure for making calculations.

NEED:
1. To have the terms written with the exponents in decreasing order.

2. We also need to add in any missing terms with a zero coefficient.

3. Then we use an algorithm similar to the algorithm used in the long

division of whole numbers.

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EX: (x 2+ 2x + 1)÷(x+1)

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Factoring out the Greatest Common Factor:

Find factors of 4x + 2.

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Find factors of 6x + 2x.

Note: Since both 2 and x are factors, 2x is the

greatest common factor, or GCF.

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factor out the GCF:

a.) 36x4 – 42x 2

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