Simplifying Rational Expressions (Division)

• x+4

• x-4

• 2x+1

• 2x+4

• x-7

• 3x+1

• 3x-2

• x-3

• x+5

• x-2

• x-1

• x+6

            Is (x-2) a factor of             f(x)= x³-8x²+14x-4?

• Yes, (x-2) is a factor. There is a remainder.
• No, (x-2) is  not a factor. The remainder is zero.
• Yes, (x-2) is a factor. The remainder is zero.
• No, (x-2) is  not a factor. There is a remainder. 

Which would be better to use?

• Long division
• Synthetic division

Divide BY LONG DIVISION:

(4x² - 24x + 35) / (2x - 5)

• 2x - 7

• 2x - 12

• 2x + 12

• 2x + 7

What number do we place in the equation when a term is missing for long division

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 5