document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=84584>Question 84584</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have a problem understanding how to divide polynomials. Can someone please help me divide: x^2-3x-54/x-9 I would appreciate the help. Thanks </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "In order to multiply or divide polynominals, you must first factor.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In your fraction: (x^2 - 3x- 54)/(x - 9), you cannot factor (x - 9), but you certainly can factor (x^2 - 3x - 54).\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I'll let you work out the factoring.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Meanwhile, a sample problem:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(x + 5x + 6)/(x + 2) = (x + 3)(x + 2)/(x + 2) = (x + 3)<BR>\n" );
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