If improper, rewrite it as the sum of a polynomial and a proper rational expression.

Question

Tell whether the given rational expression is proper or improper. If improper, rewrite it as the sum of a polynomial and a proper rational expression.

Answer 1

Step 1:

The rational expression is .

Degree of the numerator and degree of the denominator .

Since the degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator, the fraction is improper fraction.

Using long division.

Sum of polynomial of .

Solution:

The rational expression is an improper fraction.

The fraction in sum of polynomials is .