P(x)=−3x4−x3−2x2−x−1P(x)=−3x4−x3−2x2−x−1 divided by 2x+3

To divide \( P(x) = -3x^4 - x^3 - 2x^2 - x - 1 \) by \( 2x + 3 \), we use polynomial long division. Here's the step-by-step process:

### Step 1: Set up the division
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\end{array}
\]

### Step 2: Divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor
The leading term of the dividend is \(-3x^4\), and the leading term of the divisor is \(2x\). 
\[
\frac{-3x^4}{2x} = -\frac{3}{2}x^3
\]
Write \(-\frac{3}{2}x^3\) above the division line.

### Step 3: Multiply the entire divisor by \(-\frac{3}{2}x^3\) and subtract from the dividend
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\hline
 & -\frac{3}{2}x^3 & -\frac{9}{2}x^3 & -\frac{9}{2}x^2 \\
\end{array}
\]
Perform the subtraction:
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\hline
 &  & \left(-x^3 + \frac{9}{2}x^3\right) & \left(-2x^2 + \frac{9}{2}x^2\right) & -x & -1 \\
\end{array}
\]
Simplifying:
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\hline
 &  & \left(\frac{-11}{2}x^3\right) & \left(\frac{-13}{2}x^2\right) & -x & -1 \\
\end{array}
\]

### Step 4: Repeat the process
Divide the new leading term \(-\frac{11}{2}x^3\) by \(2x\):
\[
\frac{-\frac{11}{2}x^3}{2x} = -\frac{11}{4}x^2
\]
Write \(-\frac{11}{4}x^2\) above the division line. Multiply the entire divisor by \(-\frac{11}{4}x^2\) and subtract:
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\hline
 &  &  & -\frac{11}{2}x^3 & -\frac{33}{4}x^2 & -\frac{33}{4}x \\
\end{array}
\]
Perform the subtraction:
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\hline
 &  &  & \left(\frac{-11}{2}x^3 - \frac{11}{2}x^3\right) & \left(\frac{-13}{2}x^2 + \frac{33}{4}x^2\right) & -x \\
\end{array}
\]
Simplifying:
\[
\begin{array}{r|rrrrr}
2x + 3 & -3x^4 & -x^3 & -2x^2 & -x & -1 \\
\hline
 &  &  &  & \left(\frac{-65}{4}x^2\right) & -x \\
\end{array}
\]

### Step 5: Continue the process
Continue with this process until you reach the end, where you obtain the quotient and the remainder. The result of this polynomial long division will give you:
\[
Q(x) = -\frac{3}{2}x^3 - \frac{11}{4}x^2 + \text{...}
\]
And a remainder \( R(x) \).

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### Related Questions
1. How do you perform polynomial division when the divisor is a binomial?
2. What is synthetic division, and when is it used instead of polynomial long division?
3. How can you verify the result of polynomial division?
4. What are the applications of polynomial division in calculus?
5. Can you provide an example of polynomial division with a non-binomial divisor?
6. How does the Remainder Theorem relate to polynomial division?
7. What is the role of the leading coefficient in polynomial division?
8. How does polynomial division differ when dividing by a monomial?

### Tip
When dividing polynomials, ensure each step is clearly aligned to avoid mistakes in subtraction and alignment of terms.

Learn how to divide the polynomial -3x^4 - x^3 - 2x^2 - x - 1 by the binomial 2x + 3 using polynomial long division. This detailed step-by-step solution covers the process of polynomial division, suitable for advanced high school students in Grades 11-12.

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