Dividing Polynomials with Reverse Tabular Method

This video tutorial covers the reverse tabular method for dividing polynomials. It begins with a review of the tabular method for multiplying polynomials, followed by a detailed explanation of how to apply the tabular method to divide polynomials. The tutorial includes several practice problems, ranging from basic to advanced, to reinforce the concepts taught. Viewers are encouraged to pause and try problems on their own to enhance understanding.

What is the first step in the tabular method for multiplying polynomials?

• Adding the coefficients

• Creating a table

• Subtracting the terms

• Dividing the constants

In the tabular method, what do you do after filling in the table with products of terms?

• Add the diagonals

• Multiply the diagonals

• Subtract the diagonals

• Divide the diagonals

When starting the division of polynomials using the tabular method, where do you place the divisor?

• Right column

• Left column

• Bottom row

• Top row

In the first example of polynomial division, what is the first term you need to find to start filling the table?

• Constant term

• x term

• x cubed term

• x squared term

What is the result of dividing 2x squared plus X minus 10 by X minus 2 using the tabular method?

• x + 5

• x - 5

• 2x - 5

• 2x + 5

In the second example, what is the first term you need to find to start filling the table?

• Constant term

• x term

• x squared term

• x cubed term

When dealing with a missing term in the divisor, what should you use as a placeholder?

• 1

• 0

• x

• None

In the third example, what is the first term you need to find to start filling the table?

• x squared term

• x term

• Constant term

• x cubed term

What is the leading coefficient of the fifth-degree polynomial in the final example?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

In the final example, what is the first term you need to find to start filling the table?

• x squared term

• x term

• Constant term

• x cubed term