SOLUTION: I have done all the margin exercises and practice and I am still having a very difficult time figuring this one out. I believe y will go into y to the 4th power 4 times but it does

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Question 243189: I have done all the margin exercises and practice and I am still having a very difficult time figuring this one out. I believe y will go into y to the 4th power 4 times but it does not look right. I would appreciate any guidance. Thank you so much!!
(y to the 4th power + a squared) / (y+a)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(y to the 4th power + a squared) / (y+a)
%28y%5E4+%2B+a%5E2%29%2F%28y%2Ba%29
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That doesn't reduce. You can divide it and get a remainder:
= y%5E3+-+ay%5E2+%2B+a%5E2y+-+a%5E3 REM a^4