A polynomial expressionis an
expression of the form ……. where
the nonnegative integer n is called
the degree of the polynomial and
coefficients ………, are real
numbers.
11.
The terms ofa polynomial may be
written in any order. However, we
often follow the convention of
writing the terms in decreasing
powers of the variable x. In this
case, the polynomial expression
is said to be in standard form.
12.
For an algebraicexpression to be
a polynomial, the exponent of x
should not contain a fraction, a
negative integer, or an irrational
number.
In dividing polynomials,the Laws
of Exponents and the Distributive
Property are also applied. The
procedure for dividing a
polynomial by another
polynomial is similar to the
procedure used when dividing
whole numbers.
16.
In general, ifare polynomials with , we
can write , where is either zero or its
degree is less than the degree of , P(x) is
the dividend, is the divisor, and is the
quotient. If , then we can say that is a
factor of
17.
In dividing apolynomial when a
divisor is a monomial , just divide
each term by the given divisor.
ACTIVITY 4
Directions: Performdivision of
polynomials using long
division. Write your answer in a
form . Write your solution on
your activity notebook.
Evaluate Me!
Directions: Performdivision of
polynomials using long
division. Write your answer
in a form . Write your
solution on your
assessment notebook.