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Section 7.3. Products and Factors of Polynomials. Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes. Factor Theorem. (x-r) is a factor of the polynomial expression that defines the function P if and only if r is a solution of P(x) = 0, that is, if and only if P(r) = 0. In other words:
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Section 7.3 Products and Factors of Polynomials
Factor Theorem • (x-r) is a factor of the polynomial expression that defines the function P if and only if r is a solution of P(x) = 0, that is, if and only if P(r) = 0. • In other words: • Set x-r = 0 • Solve for x. x = r • Plug this r in for every x in the original polynomial • Simplify • If you get 0 then (x – r) IS a factor of the polynomial
Synthetic Division
Let’s look at how to do this using the example: In order to use synthetic division these two things must happen: #1 There must be a coefficient for every possible power of the variable. #2 The divisor must have a leading coefficient of 1.
Step #1: Write the terms of the polynomial so the degrees are in descending order.
Step #2: Write the constant a of the divisor x- a to the left and write down the coefficients.
Add the column Step #5: After multiplying in the diagonals, add the column.
15*3 = 45 Add Multiply the diagonals, add the columns.
Add Columns Add Columns Add Columns Add Columns Step #7: Repeat the same procedure as step #6.
The quotient is: Remember to place the remainder over the divisor.
Step #8: Write the quotient. The numbers along the bottom are coefficients of the power of x in descending order, starting with the power that is one less than that of the dividend.
Long Division
Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial(Long Division) JUST WATCH THIS ONE! Check
Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial(Long Division) JUST WATCH THIS ONE! Check
Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial(Long Division) JUST WATCH THIS ONE! Check
Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial(Long Division) JUST WATCH THIS ONE! Check
Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial (Long Division) NOW YOU WRITE THIS ONE
Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial (Long Division) NOW YOU WRITE THIS ONE
Homework Problems 1. 2. 3. 4.