12-6-24 Divide Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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What does it mean to divide polynomials?

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Dividing polynomials involves finding how many times one polynomial (the divisor) fits into another polynomial (the dividend). This can be done using long division or synthetic division.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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What is the area of a rectangle formula?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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What is the significance of factoring in polynomial division?

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Factoring helps simplify polynomials, making it easier to divide them and find roots or other properties.

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What is synthetic division?

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Synthetic division is a simplified method of dividing polynomials, particularly useful when dividing by linear factors.

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What is the remainder theorem?

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How do you check your polynomial division?

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You can check your polynomial division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder. The result should equal the original polynomial.