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What is synthetic division?

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

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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How many zeros are needed in the top row of synthetic division for the polynomial x^6 + 4x^3 + 2?

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4 zeros are needed.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the order of coefficients for the polynomial (3x - 4x^3 + 6x^4 + 1) when divided by (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 remainder when x^2 + 3x + 7 is divided by x + 2?

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The remainder is 5.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.B.2

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The answer to a division problem.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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What is the first step in synthetic division?

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Set up the coefficients of the polynomial in descending order.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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How do you find the remainder using synthetic division?

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Evaluate the polynomial at the root of the divisor.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient in synthetic division?

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It determines the highest degree of the resulting polynomial.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What does the term 'quotient' refer to in polynomial division?

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The result of dividing one polynomial by another.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

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What is the relationship between synthetic division and the Remainder Theorem?

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Synthetic division can be used to find the remainder of a polynomial when divided by a linear factor.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6