Question 242898
Good morning, 
When dividing polynomials, it is set up like simple division problems. Let's look at x^2+1 and see what we'd have to multiply to make it 3x^2 + 4x
As you can see, we'd have to multiply it by 3x. That would give us 3x^3 +3x right?
so subtract 3x^3+3x from 3x^3+4x leaves us with x. now bring down the -1 to make it x-1. Notice x^2 + 1 doesn't go into x-1 so the answer is: 
3x+0 remainder x-1
(Note: I realize this might be tough to follow without showing the actual division sign)
RJ Toftness
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