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Lesson 5.6
Exponent Rules and Dividing Polynomials
Consider:
Quotient Rule for Exponents:
Now you try.
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Consider:
or
Remember
To divide a monomial by a monomial
1. Divide the coefficients or simplify them to a fraction
in lowest terms.
2. Use the quotient rule for the exponents with like bases.
3. Do not change unlike variable bases in the quotient.
4. Write the final expression so that all exponents are
positive.
Try one more.
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To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide
each term of the polynomial by the monomial.
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Quotient x Divisor + Remainder = Dividend
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Find the width of the rectangle.
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