Dividing polynomials using synthetic division

The video tutorial explains how to perform synthetic division on a polynomial using a binomial divisor. It covers the setup process, including the use of placeholders for missing terms, and walks through the calculation steps. The tutorial concludes by interpreting the results, highlighting the quotient and remainder, and explaining how to express the final answer.

What is the first step in performing synthetic division?

Why is it necessary to include a placeholder when performing synthetic division?

What does the coefficient of the X^2 term represent in the context of synthetic division?

How do you determine if a polynomial is evenly divisible by a binomial using synthetic division?

What is the final expression obtained after performing synthetic division, including the remainder?