Method for Polynomials

In order for you to use synthetic division on this problem, what must be done to the dividing factor BEFORE using it?

• Nothing

• Divide out the factor

• Change the sign of the factor

• Remove it from the expression

What will the subtraction sign in between the polynomials do to the second polynomial?

• Change all of it's signs

• Nothing

• Change the sign of the first term

What operation is being done between these two polynomials?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

When using synthetic division, what operation is performed on the values inside the box?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

After combining like terms, what would the final answer be in this problem?

• 18x

• -8x

• 32x

• 20x

What two methods are most efficient for multiplying two polynomials together? (Select all answers that apply)

• Box Method

• Foil or Distribution Method

• Synthetic Division

• Long Division

When asked to divide two polynomials and you are given a factor what methods can be used? (Select all that apply)

• Pascal's Triangle

• Long Division

• Synthetic Division

• Box Method

When using synthetic division or long division, what is the final value that is left over called?

• Coefficient

• Remainder

• Variable

• Factor

When using synthetic division to find the zeros of a polynomial, what do you do to the number after the semicolon BEFORE putting into the division?

• Nothing

• Change the sign

• Multiply

• Add

What is the highest exponent in a polynomial called?

• Highest exponent

• Degree

• Leading Coefficient

• Remainder