Textbook Question
Divide using synthetic division. (x5+x3−2)/(x−1)
Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer8th EditionCollege AlgebraISBN: 9780136970514
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- Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra311
- Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities398
- Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs407
- Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions306
- Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions247
- Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities173
- Ch. 6 - Matrices and Determinants143
- Ch. 7 - Conic Sections124
- Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability251
Chapter 4, Problem 28
Divide using synthetic division. (x7+x5−10x3+12)/(x+2)
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Identify the divisor and rewrite it in the form \( x - c \). Since the divisor is \( x + 2 \), rewrite it as \( x - (-2) \), so \( c = -2 \).
Write down the coefficients of the dividend polynomial \( x^7 + x^5 - 10x^3 + 12 \). Include zeros for any missing powers of \( x \). The coefficients are: \( 1, 0, 1, 0, -10, 0, 0, 12 \) corresponding to \( x^7, x^6, x^5, x^4, x^3, x^2, x^1, x^0 \).
Set up the synthetic division by writing \( c = -2 \) to the left and the coefficients in a row to the right.
Begin the synthetic division process: bring down the first coefficient, multiply it by \( c \), add to the next coefficient, and repeat this process across all coefficients.
The final row of numbers (except the last one) will be the coefficients of the quotient polynomial, and the last number will be the remainder.
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Synthetic Division
Synthetic division is a shortcut method for dividing a polynomial by a linear binomial of the form x - c. It simplifies the long division process by using only the coefficients of the polynomial, making calculations faster and less error-prone.
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Polynomial Coefficients and Missing Terms
When performing synthetic division, it is important to include coefficients for all powers of x, even if some terms are missing. Missing terms should be represented by zero coefficients to maintain the correct alignment during division.
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Interpreting the Divisor in Synthetic Division
In synthetic division, the divisor x + 2 is rewritten as x - (-2), so the value used in the synthetic division process is -2. Recognizing this sign change is crucial for correctly setting up and performing the division.
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