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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%5E2-2x-8%29%2F%28x%2B2%29 Start with the given expression



%28%28x-4%29%28x%2B2%29%29%2F%28x%2B2%29 Factor the numerator


%28%28x-4%29cross%28%28x%2B2%29%29%29%2Fcross%28%28x%2B2%29%29 Cancel like terms



x-4 Simplify


So %28x%5E2-2x-8%29%2F%28x%2B2%29=x-4