SOLUTION: Could you please explain in detail how you divide a Polynomial by a Binomial. Example problem:x(squared)-2x-8 divided by (x+2). Thank you

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: Could you please explain in detail how you divide a Polynomial by a Binomial. Example problem:x(squared)-2x-8 divided by (x+2). Thank you
This question is from textbook Algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression



Factor the numerator


Cancel like terms



Simplify


So

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