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Algebra 2
Ch.6 Notes Page 31
P31 6­3 Dividing Polynomials (Part 2)
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Synthethic Division
Allows you to drop all variables and exponents
Divide 3x3 ­ 4x2 + 2x ­ 1 by x + 1
Reverse the sign of the Constant and write the coefficents in Standard Form.
Bring down the first coefficient.
Multiply and Add in the rest of the problem.
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3
­4
2
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Synthethic Division
Divide x3 ­ 13x + 12 by x + 4
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Evaluating a Polynomial with
Synthethic Division (The Remainder Theorem)
Find P(­4) for P(x) = x4 ­ 5x2 + 4x +12
Use Synthetic Division
The Remainder will be the solution
The Constant does not Switch Symbols
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1
0
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4
12
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HW #32
6­3 P324 #13­22,26­30
Please put your name and class period at the top of
the homework. Also include the homework number.
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