Grade 10 math flashcardizz

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers, where the dividend is divided by the divisor step by step, breaking down the problem into simpler parts.

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What is the result of dividing 4x^2 - 24x + 35 by 2x - 5?

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2x - 7

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors, which are polynomials of lower degrees.

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What is the Remainder Theorem?

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The Remainder Theorem states that when a polynomial f(x) is divided by (x - c), the remainder is f(c).

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What is synthetic division?

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Synthetic division is a simplified form of polynomial long division, used specifically for dividing by linear factors.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a single term with a variable raised to a non-negative integer exponent, while a polynomial is a sum of multiple monomials.

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What is the quotient in division?

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The quotient is the result obtained from dividing one number by another.

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What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.