Dividing by a Monomial
To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term in the polynomial by the monomial, and then write each quotient in lowest terms.
Example
Divide each term by 3.
= 
Write in lowest terms.
Check this answer by multiplying it by the divisor, 3. You should get 
as the result.
3( ) =
Divisor * Quotient = Original polynomial