What works for a binomial also works for a trinomial. The short video shows how to divide a polynomial by a monomial by breaking up the polynomial into its individual terms. Examples consist of a binomial and a trinomial divided by a monomial. Pupils watch as the presenter uses the same method to perform the division.

Concepts

division polynomials, polynomials, monomials, division, terms, simplifying, simplifying expressions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a quick review of dividing monomials by monomials

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should know the exponent rules
• Class members should be able to recognize terms of a polynomial

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows each step in the process
• Uses the highlighter to emphasize each term when rewriting the problem

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 HSA-APR.D.6 MP6 MP7