5.3 Dividing Polynomials Objectives: 1.Divide polynomials using long division 2.Divide polynomials using synthetic division
Dividing a Polynomial by a monomial Divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial. Example:
Dividing Using Long Division (x²-2x-15) (x-5)
Try One (2x³-5x²+4x-4) (x-2)
Remainders (x³-6x²+1) (x+2)
Synthetic Division Synthetic Division is a way to divide a polynomial by a binomial. Variables are not used, only their coefficients. The divisor must be in the form x-r (use r) If the coefficient of x is not 1, you must rewrite it in this form (usually involves division) Variables must be in descending order with no gaps in exponents.
Example r=-2 To write the answer, start 1 degree less than the polynomial you were dividing into. Answer:
Example When the binomial is not in the form x-r, you may have to divide to get it in that form. The coefficient of x must be 1. Divide both by 2 to get it in the form x-r. r=½ Divide every term by 2.
Continued Rewritten:
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