Exploring Synthetic Division with Leading Coefficients Greater Than 1

What is the first thing you need to check before starting synthetic division?

• If the dividend is in descending order of exponents

• If the divisor is a constant

• If the divisor is a polynomial of degree two

• If the dividend has no fractions

What should be the degree of the divisor for synthetic division to be applicable?

• One

• Zero

• Three

• Two

In the first example, what value is placed outside the synthetic division box?

• Negative ten

• Three

• Two-thirds

• Nine

What is the result of multiplying two-thirds by nine in the first example?

• Three

• Six

• Nine

• Twelve

What is the remainder in the first example problem?

• Six

• Fifteen

• Zero

• Nine

In the second example, what is the value of x when 7x + 7 is set to zero?

• Negative seven

• One

• Seven

• Negative one

What is the remainder in the second example problem?

• Forty-two

• Zero

• Negative six

• Nine

What is the leading variable in the second example problem?

• X

• Y

• Z

• T

In the challenge problem, what value is placed outside the synthetic division box?

• Negative three halves

• Negative three

• Zero

• Six

What is the final answer for the challenge problem?

• 3t^2 - 2t - 3

• 3t^2 + 2t + 3

• 3t^2 - 2t + 3

• 3t^2 + 2t - 3