What is synthetic division and how do we set it up

The video tutorial introduces synthetic division as a quicker alternative to long division for dividing polynomials. It explains the conditions under which synthetic division can be applied, such as the divisor needing to be linear. The tutorial provides an example of long division and then outlines the steps for setting up and executing synthetic division. The video concludes with a brief summary and hints at further exploration of polynomial zeros.

How do you set up a synthetic division problem using the divisor and dividend?

What steps do you take after setting the divisor equal to zero in synthetic division?