Dividing Polynomials

Question 1

How do you divide a Polynomial by a Monomial?

Answer 1

First write the division as a rational expression. Then divide each term, or factor and divide.

Question 2

When a Denominator is a polynomial, what should you do first?

Answer 2

You should try to factor first.

Question 3

What must you sometimes do when a term has a zero coefficient?

Answer 3

You sometimes need to make a placeholder.