MISTAKES with Synthetic Division

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between synthetic division and real division?
Real division is faster than synthetic division.
Synthetic division uses the entire polynomial.
Real division does not involve finding zeros.
Synthetic division is used for dividing by linear divisors only.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When setting up synthetic division, what is the correct approach to find the value of K?
Ignore the divisor and use the dividend.
Use any random value for K.
Set the divisor equal to zero and solve for K.
Use the divisor directly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to include zero coefficients in synthetic division?
They simplify the division process.
They ensure all place values are accounted for.
They are not important and can be ignored.
They make calculations faster.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake students make when interpreting the results of synthetic division?
Forgetting to multiply the results by the divisor.
Not understanding the coefficients represent the polynomial.
Using the wrong divisor.
Ignoring the remainder.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you correct the error when a divisor has a coefficient greater than one in synthetic division?
Multiply the entire polynomial by the divisor.
Divide each term of the result by the divisor's coefficient.
Add the divisor's coefficient to each term of the result.
Ignore the divisor's coefficient.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What operation is performed on the diagonal in synthetic division?
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a remainder of zero indicate in synthetic division?
The polynomial has no zeros.
The division was performed incorrectly.
The divisor is a factor of the polynomial.
The divisor is not a factor.
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