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Enter the first polynomial (dividend).
Press the

key or click on the space-holder.

Enter the second polynomial (divisor).
Press "Solve step" or "Solve all" button to see the solution process.

If you need an explanation for any particular step, click on the step and then
click on the "Explain" button.

Make certain that the divisor is a linear polynomial (degree=1), and the
dividend has degree greater than 1 and a constant coefficient (for example:
"x+a" or "x-a")

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2.2.2.5.8.6 Long division

This wizard is used to divide two polynomials using the long division algorithm.

It can be accessed by clicking on Wizard Button | Polynomials | Long
division.
To divide the polynomials:
Enter the first polynomial (dividend).
Press the

key (three times) or click on the space-holder.

Enter the second polynomial (divisor).
Click on the "Solve Step" button to see the next step or "Solve all" button to
see all steps.

Make certain that the both the dividend and the divisor are polynomials
written in standard form.

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