Algebra › Section E · Polynomials › Topic E.4

Dividing polynomials

Multiplying polynomials runs every term into every term; dividing runs the machinery backwards, one careful cycle at a time — and a remainder of zero turns out to mean something wonderful.

In this topic

  • Two kinds of division
  • Dividing by a monomial
  • Setting up long division
  • Worked example: a clean division
  • Worked example: a remainder appears
  • Placeholders for missing degrees
  • Synthetic division: the shortcut
  • The remainder tells a secret
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Key takeaways

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