Simplifying Rational Expressions...1

[nycmathguy]

Section 2.3
78, 79, 80

Note: Do not answer all three questions. I want to know if synthetic division can be used to answer 78, 79, and 80. If so, can you do 79 via synthetic division? If the answer is no, then I will solve 79 via long division.

 

[MathLover1]

The divisor should be a linear term (of the form ax+b). -> in your case it's not a linear term
If it isn't, use the polynomial long division calculator instead.

 

[nycmathguy]

The divisor should be a linear term (of the form ax+b). -> in your case it's not a linear term
If it isn't, use the polynomial long division calculator instead.

Calculator? Why not work it out by hand?

 

[MathLover1]

work it out by hand

 

[nycmathguy]

work it out by hand

I will do 77 via synthetic division and 79 or 80 but not both via long division.