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What is the definition of a proper fraction?
In synthetic division, what is true if the remainder is zero?
What is the first step in performing long division of polynomials?
What does the variable 'h' represent in the context of finding remainders in polynomial division?
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In a polynomial division where the divisor is linear, what must the remainder be?
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What is the general form of a polynomial equation with degree n?
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In polynomial division, what is the term for the polynomial that divides another polynomial?
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What does the remainder theorem state regarding polynomial division?
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Which of the following correctly describes a first-degree polynomial equation?
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If P(x) is a polynomial and d(x) is its divisor, what is a necessary condition for P(x) to be divisible by d(x)?
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Study Notes
Polynomial Equation
- A polynomial equation is an equation with one or more terms where each term is made up of a constant and a variable raised to a non-negative integer power.
- The highest power of the variable in the equation is known as the degree of the polynomial.
- A polynomial equation of degree 1 is known as a linear equation.
- A polynomial equation of degree 2 is known as a quadratic equation.
- A polynomial equation of degree 3 is known as a cubic equation.
Remainder Theorem
- The Remainder Theorem states that when a polynomial P(X) is divided by a linear binomial (x-h), the remainder is equal to P(h).
- The remainder can be a constant or another polynomial with a lower degree than the divisor.
- If the remainder is 0, then the binomial (x-h) is a factor of the polynomial P(X).
Long Division
- Long division is a method for dividing polynomials. It is similar to the long division used for integers.
- The steps involved in long division are:
- Divide the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor.
- Multiply the quotient by the divisor.
- Subtract the product from the dividend.
- Bring down the next term of the dividend.
- Repeat the process until the degree of the remainder is less than the degree of the divisor.
- If the divisor is linear, the remainder must be a constant.
Synthetic Division
- Synthetic division is a shorthand method for dividing a polynomial by a linear binomial of the form (x-h).
- It uses the coefficients of the dividend and the value of h.
- The process involves bringing down the first coefficient, then multiplying it by h and adding it to the next coefficient, and so on.
- The last number in the result is the remainder, and the other numbers are the coefficients of the quotient.
Rational Root Theorem
- The Rational Root Theorem provides a way to find possible rational roots of a polynomial equation with integer coefficients.
- It states that if a polynomial equation has integer coefficients, then any rational root of the equation must be of the form p/q, where p is a factor of the constant term and q is a factor of the leading coefficient.
- This theorem can be used to reduce the number of possible rational roots that need to be tested.
Finding roots
- The roots of a polynomial equation are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero.
- Once a root is found, it can be used to factor the polynomial, which can help to find the remaining roots.
- The Rational Root Theorem can be used to find possible rational roots.
- If a polynomial is divided by a linear binomial (x-h) and the remainder is 0, then the polynomial has a root at x=h.
Example
- If a polynomial function P(X) is divided by (x-a) and the remainder is 0, then (x-a) is a factor of P(X).
- To find the roots of a given polynomial equation, we can use the Rational Root Theorem and the techniques of long division or synthetic division.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of polynomial equations, including their definitions, degrees, and types. Additionally, it explores the Remainder Theorem and the long division method for polynomials. Test your understanding of these key algebraic concepts.
