Chapter 2 Flashcard Review

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What is polynomial long division?

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Polynomial long division is a method used to divide a polynomial by another polynomial of lower degree, similar to long division with numbers. It involves dividing the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor, multiplying the entire divisor by the result, and subtracting from the dividend.

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What is synthetic division?

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What is the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra?

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The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra states that every non-constant polynomial function of degree n has exactly n roots in the complex number system, counting multiplicities.

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What is end behavior of a polynomial function?

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End behavior describes the behavior of the graph of a polynomial function as the input values approach positive or negative infinity. It is determined by the leading term of the polynomial.

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What is a polynomial function?

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