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Dividing polynomials quick method?

Is there a faster way or more intuitive way to divide polynomials than by long division. For example (3x^4-2x^3-5x^2-4)/(x^2-4)
Original post by Thizzumri
Is there a faster way or more intuitive way to divide polynomials than by long division. For example (3x^4-2x^3-5x^2-4)/(x^2-4)


I'm not aware of a faster method, and I can't see how it could be more intuitive, given it's akin to standard long division.
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Just get long division nailed down and it'll be a good method.

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