Question

Divide:

(1) (12p³ – 8p) ÷ 4p

Answer 1

(12p³ – 8p) ÷ 4p can be shown as:

$$\begin{gathered} 3p^2-2 \\ 4p\overline{)12p^3-8p} \\ \underline{-12p^3} \\ 0-8p \\ -8p \\ \underline{+} \\ \underline{0} \end{gathered}$$

So, the quotient of the division is 3p² – 2 and the remainder is 0