Quandaries and Queries
How do we divide the following polynomials?
(x3 + x2 - x + 2) / (x + 2)
Hi Efrat,
Set it up as you would to divide integers.
x times x2 is x3, hence the quotient starts with x2. Multiplt x + 2 by x2 to get
Subtract and bring down the -x.
Can you see what to do next?
Penny