Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division

Dividing two polynomials using synthetic division

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to perform synthetic division on a polynomial. It begins by setting up the problem and identifying the zero of the divisor. The process of synthetic division is then demonstrated step-by-step, including bringing down coefficients, multiplying, and adding. The tutorial concludes by analyzing the remainder and writing the final quotient, highlighting that the divisor does not evenly divide the polynomial.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up synthetic division for the polynomial 2X^2 - 7X + 10?

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How do you determine the value of X when setting the divisor equal to zero?

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What coefficients are used in the synthetic division of the polynomial 2X^2 - 7X + 10?

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What is the remainder when dividing the polynomial 2X^2 - 7X + 10 by X - 5?

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How can the result of the synthetic division be expressed in terms of the quotient and remainder?

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