section 2-2 synthetic division; the remainder and factor theorems

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Section 2-2 Synthetic Division; The Remainder and Factor Theorems

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Page 1: Section 2-2 Synthetic Division; The Remainder and Factor Theorems

Section 2-2

Synthetic Division; The Remainder and Factor Theorems

Page 2: Section 2-2 Synthetic Division; The Remainder and Factor Theorems

Recall…

Polynomial long division is like long division with numbers.

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The Remainder Theorem

When a polynomial P(x) is divided by x – a, the remainder is P(a).

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Synthetic Division

Since synthetic substitution gives not only the remainder but also the quotient, we can use it in place of long division, this is called synthetic division.

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The Factor Theorem

For a polynomial P(x), x – a is a factor if and only if P(a) = 0.

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Example

Find the quotient and remainder when

is divided by x + 4 81023 xxx

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Example

If x = 2 is a root of

find the remaining roots.

0102352 23 xxx

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Example

When a number is divided by 5 the quotient is 7 and the remainder is 2. Find the number.

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Example

When a polynomial P(x) is divided by 3x – 4, the quotient is and the remainder is -1. Find P(x).

223 xx