Understanding Dividing Polynomials
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Simple explanation with $\frac{15p^2q + 25pq^2 - 10pq}{5pq} = 3p + 5q - 2$
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Beginner
What is the result of dividing $15p^2q + 25pq^2 - 10pq$ by $5pq$?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
A skateboard ramp is built using wooden planks each (m + 3) feet long. The total required length of planks is m^2 + 4m - 12 feet. Use polynomial division to determine how many full planks are needed and the remaining feet of plank.
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Thinking Challenge
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Think About This
The floor of a storage unit has a length represented by 2x^2 + 5x + 3 meters and is divided into strips each (x + 2) meters wide. Using polynomial division, determine how many full strips can be obtained and the remaining width.
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Advanced
Divide $x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6$ by $x - 2$. What is the quotient?
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