Synthetic Division

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What is synthetic division?

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A method used to divide a polynomial by a linear binomial of the form (x - c) without using long division.

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What is the first step in synthetic division?

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Write down the coefficients of the polynomial in descending order of degree.

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In synthetic division, what does the left-hand box represent?

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The value of 'c' from the divisor (x - c) used in the division.

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How do you handle missing terms in synthetic division?

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Use a zero as a placeholder for any missing coefficients.

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What is the result of synthetic division called?

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The quotient, which is a polynomial of one degree less than the original polynomial.

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What is the remainder in synthetic division?

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The value left over after dividing the polynomial, which can be found in the last position of the synthetic division process.

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How do you write the final answer after synthetic division?

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Combine the quotient and the remainder, typically in the form: quotient + (remainder)/(divisor).

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What is a cubic binomial?

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A polynomial with two terms where the highest degree is three, e.g., 2x^3 + 5.

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What mistake did Cam make in his synthetic division?

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He did not use a zero placeholder for the x^3 term.

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If dividing x^6 + 4x^3 + 2, how many zeros are needed in synthetic division?

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4 zeros are needed for the missing x^5 and x^4 terms.