Synthetic Division

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What is synthetic division?

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A method for dividing a polynomial by a linear binomial of the form (x - c) without using long division.

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What is the first step in synthetic division?

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Write down the coefficients of the polynomial and the zero of the divisor (c) on the left.

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In synthetic division, what does the left-hand box represent?

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The zero of the divisor, which is the value of c in (x - c).

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How do you find the quotient in synthetic division?

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Perform the synthetic division process, which involves bringing down coefficients and multiplying and adding them.

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What is the result of (2x^3 - 5x - 7) ÷ (x - 2)?

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2x^2 + 4x + 3 - 1/(x - 2).

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What is the next step after bringing down a number in synthetic division?

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Multiply the number just brought down by the zero of the divisor.

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What do you do after multiplying in synthetic division?

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Add the result to the next coefficient.

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What is the purpose of synthetic division?

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To simplify the process of dividing polynomials and to find the quotient and remainder.

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What is the remainder in synthetic division?

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The last number obtained after completing the synthetic division process.

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What is the next step in synthetic division after adding coefficients?

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Bring down the next coefficient.