could someone help me with math?

Question

Divide the following polynomial by -4a.

a^2+4ab+b^2

 

i don't know what to do please help!

Answer 1

Hi Seth,

Dividing the following polynomial by -4a

a²+4ab+b²

 

    a²              2ab            b²

  -----  +    -------    +  ------  = -(a/4) - (b/2) - (b/4a)

 - 4a           - 4a           - 4a