Identify Polynomial and Divisor: Identify the polynomial to be divided and the divisor.Polynomial: x2−5x+6Divisor: x−2
Set Up Long Division: Set up the long division of (x2−5x+6) by (x−2).
Divide First Term: Divide the first term of the polynomial, x2, by the first term of the divisor, x, to get x. Place x above the division bar.
Multiply and Subtract: Multiply the divisor (x−2) by x to get x2−2x.Subtract this from the polynomial to find the remainder.
New Polynomial Division: After subtraction, the new polynomial is −3x+6. Divide the first term of the new polynomial, −3x, by the first term of the divisor, x, to get −3. Place −3 above the division bar next to x.
Multiply and Subtract: Multiply the divisor (x−2) by −3 to get −3x+6. Subtract this from the new polynomial to find the new remainder.
Division Complete: After subtraction, the remainder is 0. The division is complete with no remainder.
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