SOLUTION: Perform the indicated division of polynomials by monomials. 10x5 + 20x3 divided by 2x I got the answer 5x^4+10x^2 and was incorrect i'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I f

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Perform the indicated division of polynomials by monomials. 10x5 + 20x3 divided by 2x I got the answer 5x^4+10x^2 and was incorrect i'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I f      Log On


   



Question 502745: Perform the indicated division of polynomials by monomials.
10x5 + 20x3
divided by
2x

I got the answer 5x^4+10x^2 and was incorrect i'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I first divided the whole numbers on top by two... then subtract the exponents on top from the one on bottom.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10x5 + 20x3
divided by
2x
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%2810x%5E5+%2B+20x%5E3%29%2F2x+=+5x%5E4+%2B+10x%5E2
Who said it's incorrect?