Synthetic Division

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Synthetic Division only uses the ____________ of a polynomial to divide.

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Numbers (coefficients)

Front

If x² + 3x + 7 is divided by x + 2, what is the remainder?

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5

Front

For synthetic division, what would be the number in the left hand box?

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2

Front

The answer to a division problem is known as the...?

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quotient

Front

If you are missing an exponent in your polynomial you must put a zero as a coefficient placeholder for that exponent.

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True

Front

What is the first step in synthetic division?

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Write the coefficients of the polynomial.

Front

In synthetic division, what do you do with the divisor's root?

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Use it as the number to the left.

Front

What is the purpose of synthetic division?

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To divide polynomials more efficiently than long division.

Front

What is the result of synthetic division called?

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The quotient.

Front

What do you do if the polynomial has a missing term?

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Insert a zero as a placeholder.