Instructional Video

Dividing Polynomials by Monomials

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Split the polynomial into terms. The video shows how to divide a polynomial by a monomial. By splitting the polynomial into its terms, the problem then becomes dividing several monomials by a monomial. Class members become familiar with the process while watching four examples.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide several practice problems that are similar in construction to the example problems
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with properties of exponents
  • Assumes students know how to divide a monomial by a monomial
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Contains a numerical example to explain how the division principle works
  • Uses colors to highlight the work with negative exponents
Cons
  • None