Help with specific problem...Polynomials - long division method with different variables

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loreguerra93

May 22, 2018 19:36

Hi, I was searching for videos solving problems of polynomial long division similar to one that I came across in an assignment, but I haven't found any. I'm starting to think maybe there was a typo in my assignment. The problem is (6y^3-y^2-10)÷(3x+4), is it possible to solve this problem, given the fact that the dividend and divisor have different variables? I would really appreciate if someone could help me with this, thank you!!

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Evan Lewis

May 26, 2018 14:02
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There's no way to divide those two polynomials, since the variables are different and there's no "x" in the numerator. I don't know the context of the problem in your book, but it seems to have been a typo, or they're just wanting you to write "6y^3 - y^2 - 10" over "3x + 4" as a fraction to show that it can't be simplified.
loreguerra93

May 27, 2018 07:37
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Yes, that makes sense, thanks!

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