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What is polynomial division?

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Polynomial division is the process of dividing a polynomial by another polynomial, similar to long division with numbers. It results in a quotient and a remainder.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the quotient in the division of (21x^2 - 52x + 32) by (7x - 8)?

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3x - 4

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the missing term when dividing 2x^3 + 5x^2 + 9 by (x + 3)?

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x

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the order of polynomial coefficients in (3x - 4x^3 + 6x^4 + 1) / (x + 3)?

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6, -4, 0, 3, 1

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the width of a rectangular pool table with area x^2 + 14x + 40 and length x + 4?

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x + 10

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is synthetic division?

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Synthetic division is a simplified form of polynomial division that is used when dividing by a linear factor. It is faster and requires less writing.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the first step in polynomial long division?

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Divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What does the remainder theorem state?

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The remainder theorem states that the remainder of the division of a polynomial f(x) by (x - c) is equal to f(c).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.B.2

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How do you find the degree of a polynomial?

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

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 6x^4 - 4x^3 + 3x + 1?

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6