Basics of Division

Dividing Polynomials by Binomials Using Long Division Example #1

Example #2

Example #3

Arranging Terms in Descending Power Order

When dividing polynomials, you must arrange the terms so that term with the highest power comes first, then the next highest, etc.

If the Remainder Is Zero

If the remainder of your division is zero, it means the divisor is a factor of the dividend.

Adding Placeholders for Missing Powers Example #1

If there is a power missing in the dividend, you must add a placeholder, a 0x^a term to properly divide.

Example #2

The Division Statement

How to Confirm Your Quotient is Correct