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Ruffini

Ruffini's Rule provides an efficient method for dividing polynomials when the divisor is a binomial of the form x-a, where a is a whole number. It can be used as an alternative or in addition to the general polynomial division method. Ruffini's Rule works by dividing the terms of the polynomial being divided into groups above and below the main diagonal when written in a long division format. The example provided demonstrates dividing a 4th degree polynomial by x+2 using Ruffini's Rule to obtain the quotient and remainder.

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Ruffini

Ruffini's Rule provides an efficient method for dividing polynomials when the divisor is a binomial of the form x-a, where a is a whole number. It can be used as an alternative or in addition to the general polynomial division method. Ruffini's Rule works by dividing the terms of the polynomial being divided into groups above and below the main diagonal when written in a long division format. The example provided demonstrates dividing a 4th degree polynomial by x+2 using Ruffini's Rule to obtain the quotient and remainder.

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Ruffini’s Rule

We have taken a general look at the division of polynomials in the


previous section. However, an important case in the division of
polynomials is when the divisor is a binomial of the type x-a, where a
is a whole number; for example (x-1), (x+2)…

As well as using the method outlined in the previos section, we can


also use what is known as Ruffinis’s rule.

Ruffini’s rule is basically used when the polynomial being divided


has just one letter (variable) which is x and the divisor is (x-a).

If we divide 3x4-7x3+60x-11 by x+2

3 -7 0 60 -11
-2 -6 26 -52 -16
3 -13 26 8 -27

The quotient is 3x3-13x2+26x+8 and the remainder –27.

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