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- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
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- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
4. Polynomial Functions
Dividing Polynomials
Problem 79
Textbook Question
Perform each division. See Examples 7 and 8. (9y2+12y-5)/(3y)

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Identify the expression to be divided: \( \frac{9y^2 + 12y - 5}{3y} \).
Separate the terms in the numerator: \( \frac{9y^2}{3y} + \frac{12y}{3y} - \frac{5}{3y} \).
Simplify each term individually: \( \frac{9y^2}{3y} = 3y \), \( \frac{12y}{3y} = 4 \), and \( \frac{5}{3y} \) remains as is.
Combine the simplified terms: \( 3y + 4 - \frac{5}{3y} \).
The expression is now simplified to a combination of polynomial and rational terms.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Polynomial Division
Polynomial division involves dividing a polynomial by another polynomial or a monomial. In this case, we are dividing the polynomial 9y² + 12y - 5 by the monomial 3y. The process simplifies the polynomial by distributing the division across each term, allowing for easier manipulation and understanding of the resulting expression.
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Simplifying Expressions
Simplifying expressions is the process of reducing a mathematical expression to its simplest form. This involves combining like terms and performing operations to make the expression easier to work with. In the context of the given division, simplifying the result will help in understanding the behavior of the polynomial and its roots.
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Factoring
Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into its constituent parts or factors that, when multiplied together, yield the original expression. While not directly required for the division, understanding how to factor polynomials can aid in simplifying the expression further and solving equations that may arise from the division.
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