SOLUTION: What is the equation for long division of polynomials?

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Question 23724: What is the equation for long division of polynomials?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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There is no equation for long division. Do you mean the steps or the process for long division?

Step 1: Divide the first term into the first, and place in the quotient.
Step 2: Multiply this quantity times the divisor.
Step 3: Change the signs
Step 4: Add
Step 5: Bring down the next term(s)
Step 6: Repeat the first 5 steps

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