A2-4.5 FLASHCARD polynomials and synthetic division

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What is a polynomial?

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What is synthetic division?

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How do you determine the number of zeros needed in synthetic division?

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The number of zeros needed in the top row of synthetic division corresponds to the degree of the polynomial minus one. For example, for a polynomial of degree 6, you need 5 zeros.

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What is the Remainder Theorem?

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How do you evaluate a polynomial at a specific value?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to have a factor?

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What is the Factor Theorem?

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How do you find the value of a polynomial using synthetic division?

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient in a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial. It determines the end behavior of the polynomial's graph.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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