Polynomial long division

What this lesson shows

x squared, plus 5 x, plus 6, divided by x plus 2. This looks like a new skill. It is the long division you learned with numbers, with x's along for the ride.

Try it yourself

Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

1. Divide (x² + 2x + 1) ÷ (x + 1).
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   x + 1
2. Divide (x² + 3x + 2) ÷ (x + 1).
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   x + 2
3. Divide (x² + 3x + 2) ÷ (x + 2).
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   x + 1
4. Divide (x² + 4x + 4) ÷ (x + 2).
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   x + 2