Improper Algebraic Fractions (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards
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What defines an improper algebraic fraction?
What defines an improper algebraic fraction?
Numerator's degree is >= denominator's degree.
How to identify the degree of a polynomial?
How to identify the degree of a polynomial?
It's the highest power of the variable in the expression.
What is the first step in simplifying an improper fraction?
What is the first step in simplifying an improper fraction?
Perform polynomial long division on the fraction.
What does the division of polynomials yield?
What does the division of polynomials yield?
A quotient (polynomial) and a remainder.
How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
Divide numerator by denominator; use quotient and remainder.
What is the result of dividing by ?
What is the result of dividing by ?
The result is .
What do you do after finding the first quotient term?
What do you do after finding the first quotient term?
Multiply by the denominator and subtract from the fraction.
What defines the quotient and remainder in division?
What defines the quotient and remainder in division?
Quotient is the result, remainder is what's left over.
What is the GCD of two numbers used for in fractions?
What is the GCD of two numbers used for in fractions?
To simplify fractions by dividing numerator and denominator.
Define a proper fraction.
Define a proper fraction.
A fraction with a numerator less than the denominator.