Math Problem Statement

Fill in each blank so that the resulting statement is true. Consider the following long division problem. StartLongDivision 5 x minus 4 DividedInto 25 x cubed plus 6 x squared plus 11 x minus 6 EndLongDivision Begin the division process by dividing​ _______ by​ _______, which obtains​ _______. Write this result above​ _______ in the dividend.

Solution

To complete the long division problem, we follow these steps:

We are dividing 5x45x - 4 into 25x3+6x2+11x625x^3 + 6x^2 + 11x - 6.

  1. Step 1: Begin the division by dividing the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor. This means dividing 25x325x^3 by 5x5x.

    • Answer for the first blank: 25x325x^3
    • Answer for the second blank: 5x5x
    • Answer for the third blank: 5x25x^2
  2. Step 2: Now, write this result, 5x25x^2, above the corresponding term in the dividend (which is 25x325x^3).

    • Answer for the fourth blank: 25x325x^3

So, the completed sentence is:

"Begin the division process by dividing 25x325x^3 by 5x5x, which obtains 5x25x^2. Write this result above 25x325x^3 in the dividend."


Would you like further details or have any questions about the division process?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the next step after obtaining 5x25x^2 in the long division process?
  2. How do you handle subtraction in polynomial long division?
  3. What happens when a term in the dividend cancels out completely?
  4. Can you explain how to find the remainder in polynomial long division?
  5. How does synthetic division differ from polynomial long division?

Tip: Always align terms of the same degree when performing long division on polynomials to avoid confusion.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Division
Long Division of Polynomials
Algebra

Formulas

Leading Term Division: Divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor.
Subtracting Polynomials: Subtract the product of the divisor and quotient term from the dividend.

Theorems

Division Algorithm for Polynomials

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12