Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.4 - Dividing Polynomials: Long Division and Synthetic Division - Exercise Set - Page 372: 94

Answer

First, multiply the quotient and the divisor. Then, add the remainder to the product. If the result matches the dividend, then the long division is correct.

Work Step by Step

To check a polynomial division, perform the following steps: (i) Multiply the quotient and the divisor. (ii) Add the remainder to the product in Part (i) (iii) IF the result in step (ii) is equal to the dividend, then the division was done right.
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