Question 207556: I am not sure how to divide polynomials and I dont have a book can you please help me?
(20y^5-5y^4+10y^3-5y)divided by (-5y) Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I am not sure how to divide polynomials and I dont have a book can you please help me?
I am not sure how to divide polynomials and I dont have a book can you please help me?
(20y^5-5y^4+10y^3-5y)divided by (-5y)
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To divide a polynomial by a single term, divide each term.
20y^5/-5y = -4y^4
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-5y^4/-5y = y^3
etc.
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(20y^5-5y^4+10y^3-5y)divided by (-5y)
= -4y^4 + y^3 -2y^2 + 1
