Algebra 1 : Trinomials

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : How To Divide Trinomials

Divide the trinomials:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to simplify this, we will need to factorize the numerator and denominator.

Then, .

Simplify the common terms in the numerator and denominator.

The answer is:  

Example Question #4 : How To Divide Trinomials

Divide the trinomials:  

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Factor both trinomials on the top of the numerator and denominator.

Notice that both the top and bottom share the  term, which can be eliminated.

The answer is:  

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