Question: In polynomial long division, what is the first step when dividing 4x^3 by 2x?
Options:
Correct Answer: Multiply 2x by 2x^2.
Solution:
The first step in polynomial long division is to divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor, which in this case is 4x^3 ÷ 2x = 2x^2.