Synthetic Division

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What is the correct name for 2x^3 + 5x?

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Cubic Binomial

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In synthetic division, what number goes in the left-hand box when dividing by (x - 2)?

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2

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Perform synthetic division: (2x^3 - 5x - 7) ÷ (x - 2). What is the result?

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

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Perform synthetic division: (3x^3 + 5x - 1) ÷ (x + 1). What is the result?

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3x^2 - 3x + 8 - 9/(x+1)

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True or False: 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

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What is synthetic division used for?

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Synthetic division is used to divide a polynomial by a linear binomial.

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What is the first step in synthetic division?

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Write down the coefficients of the polynomial.

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How do you handle missing degrees in synthetic division?

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You insert a zero for any missing coefficients.

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What is the relationship between the divisor and the number used in synthetic division?

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The number used in synthetic division is the root of the divisor (x - r).

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What is the degree of the polynomial 2x^3 + 5x?

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The degree is 3.