Division of polynomials
Algebraic expressions · Mathematics
Study notes
Q: Divide (x^3 + 2x^2 - 5x - 6) by (x + 1). Step 1: x^3 / x = x^2. Multiply: x^2(x+1) = x^3 + x^2. Subtract: x^2 - 5x. Step 2: x^2 / x = x. Multiply: x(x+1) = x^2 + x. Subtract: -6x - 6. Step 3: -6x / x = -6. Multiply: -6(x+1) = -6x - 6. Subtract: 0. Quotient: x^2 + x - 6, remainder 0.