SOLUTION: I have a problem understanding how to divide polynomials. Can someone please help me divide: x^2-3x-54/x-9 I would appreciate the help. Thanks

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Question 84584: I have a problem understanding how to divide polynomials. Can someone please help me divide: x^2-3x-54/x-9 I would appreciate the help. Thanks
Answer by vertciel(183) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello there,
In order to multiply or divide polynominals, you must first factor.
In your fraction: (x^2 - 3x- 54)/(x - 9), you cannot factor (x - 9), but you certainly can factor (x^2 - 3x - 54).
I'll let you work out the factoring.
Meanwhile, a sample problem:
(x + 5x + 6)/(x + 2) = (x + 3)(x + 2)/(x + 2) = (x + 3)