Simplify expressions by dividing a polynomial by a monomial.
Use long division to divide polynomials.
Write the remainder of a polynomial expression as a rational expression.
Why?
Polynomial long division is useful when a polynomial needs to be broken down into smaller parts. It is also used in some forms of computer programming, such as error-control coding and cyclic redundancy check (CRC) methods.
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