This activity uses the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a function to guide your class to see the relationship between zeros and factors of a general quadratic, which can later be generalized to the Remainder...

Functions behaving badly: the squaring function and the absolute value function are both zero at x=0. Yet when you divide each by x, different things happen. Here, your class will explore each scenario as a means to adding depth to their...

Practice simplifying complex fractions and long division of polynomials with this brief exercise. These four questions make a challenging warm-up activity or a short, but comprehensive, follow-up after a detailed lesson on algebraic...

These four problems will guide your class through the idea behind the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n roots. Use the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a...

This activity highlights the use of the remainder theorem to solve for the unknown coefficient of a specified polynomial when given one of its factors. Use this single problem as a warm-up exercise, a quick check-in at the end of a...

Calling all subscribers! Model revenue based on individual cell phone subscribers. The project-based learning activity presents a challenge to scholars from a cell phone company. Individuals model data provided to them from the company...

Question and Answer session on long division of polynomials involving remainders. See how this problem was solved.

Use long division to divide polynomials.

This site is a help letter from a student asking how to divide polynomials. The response to this e-mail also discusses factoring as a method for doing the division.

This site contains a detailed example of long division of polynomials.

Demonstrates, step-by-step and with worked examples, how to do long division of polynomials.

This algebra lesson explains how to divide a polynomial by a monomial.

Students investigate how to sketch and find solutions to higher degree polynomials. Topics explored are dividing polynomials, roots of polynomials, graphing polynomials, and finding zeroes of polynomials. Class notes, definitions, and...

Dividing polynomials by monomials or binomials is made easy with a teacher lesson explanation, a practice activity for the student, and a hands-on cryptic cube activity for reinforcing the lesson.

This site, which is given by the University of Saskatchewan, provides a general overview of polynomials and roots. Examples and exercises are included.

This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...

Find a quick, concise explanation of how to divide polynomials. Several examples are given and clearly explained.

Dividing algebraic expressions is demonstrated with several examples. Methods as simple as using reciprocals are shown, as well as using long division to divide polynomial expressions.

Fifteen problems present a variety of problems dividing polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each...

Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.

To solve polynomials of higher degree, use synthetic division as demonstrated here. The Rational Zero Theorem, Upper and Lower Bound Theorem, and Descartes Rule of Signs are explained.

This WebMath site will tell you the answer to the division of two polynomials. Great for checking your answers.

Works through a step-by-step example that gives a good explanation of how to do synthetic division. Also provides other example problems.

Twenty-four problems present a variety of practice applying the Rational Zeros Theorem and The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra in different situations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can...