Unit 2A Practice

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What is polynomial long division?

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Polynomial long division is a method used to divide a polynomial by another polynomial of the same or lower degree, similar to numerical long division.

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What is the factor theorem?

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The factor theorem states that a polynomial f(x) has a factor (x - c) if and only if f(c) = 0.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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How do you determine the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by its leading coefficient and degree.

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What is 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 does it mean for a polynomial to be factored?

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A polynomial is factored when it is expressed as a product of its factors, which can be linear or quadratic expressions.

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What is synthetic division?

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Synthetic division is a simplified form of polynomial long division used when dividing by a linear factor.

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What is a remainder in polynomial division?

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The remainder is what is left over after dividing a polynomial by another polynomial.

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What is the significance of the constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the value of the polynomial when the variable is zero and affects the y-intercept of the graph.

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What is the difference between a polynomial and a monomial?

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A polynomial is a sum of multiple terms, while a monomial consists of only one term.