Perform each division. See Examples 7 and 8.
4. Polynomial Functions
Dividing Polynomials
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Divide using synthetic division. (2x5−3x4+x3−x2+2x−1)/(x+2)
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Use synthetic division to perform each division.
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Use synthetic division to perform each division. (x4 - 3x3 - 4x2 + 12x) / x-2
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Use synthetic division to show that 5 is a solution of x^4−4x^3−9x^2+16x+20=0. Then solve the polynomial equation.
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Use synthetic division to determine whether the given number k is a zero of the polynomial function. If it is not, give the value of ƒ(k). ƒ(x) = x2 +2x -8; k=2
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Use synthetic division and the Remainder Theorem to find the indicated function value. f(x)=6x4+10x3+5x2+x+1; f(−2/3)
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Perform each division. See Examples 7 and 8.
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Perform each division. See Examples 9 and 10.
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Divide using synthetic division. (6x5−2x3+4x2−3x+1)÷(x−2)
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Use synthetic division to determine whether the given number k is a zero of the polynomial function. If it is not, give the value of ƒ(k). ƒ(x) = 4x4 + x2 + 17x + 3; k= -3/2
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Divide using long division. State the quotient, and the remainder, r(x). (x4−81)/(x−3)
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Perform each division. See Examples 9 and 10. (4x3-3x2+1)/(x-2)
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The remainder theorem indicates that when a polynomial ƒ(x) is divided by x-k, the remainder is equal to ƒ(k). Consider the polynomial function ƒ(x) = x3 - 2x2 - x+2. Use the remainder theorem to find each of the following. Then determine the coordinates of the corresponding point on the graph of ƒ(x). ƒ (-2)
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Divide using synthetic division. (x2−5x−5x3+x4)÷(5+x)