Q. Divide. If there is a remainder, include it as a simplified fraction.(−24a3+16a2)÷4a
Divide −24a3 by 4a: We have the expression (−24a3+16a2)÷4a. To divide a polynomial by a monomial, we divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial separately.
Divide 16a2 by 4a: First, divide the term −24a3 by 4a. (−24a3)÷(4a)=(−24/4)⋅(a3/a)=−6a2. Check that the division and simplification are correct.
Combine the results: Next, divide the term 16a2 by 4a. (16a2)÷(4a)=(416)⋅(aa2)=4a. Check that the division and simplification are correct.
Combine the results: Next, divide the term 16a2 by 4a. (16a2)÷(4a)=(416)⋅(aa2)=4a. Check that the division and simplification are correct.Combine the results of the two divisions to get the final answer. (−24a3+16a2)÷4a=(−24a3÷4a)+(16a2÷4a)=−6a2+4a.
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