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Class 03 AdvancedFunctions HandoutSOL

This document provides an overview and examples of polynomial division, the remainder theorem, the factor theorem, and polynomial factoring. It begins with a review of long division and synthetic division of polynomials. Examples are then given to illustrate finding the quotient and remainder of polynomial division, using the remainder theorem to determine the remainder when a polynomial is divided by a linear factor, using the factor theorem to determine if a linear expression is a factor, and factoring polynomial expressions. Strategies for factoring polynomials are discussed. Further examples are provided for students to practice these skills.

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Class 03 AdvancedFunctions HandoutSOL

This document provides an overview and examples of polynomial division, the remainder theorem, the factor theorem, and polynomial factoring. It begins with a review of long division and synthetic division of polynomials. Examples are then given to illustrate finding the quotient and remainder of polynomial division, using the remainder theorem to determine the remainder when a polynomial is divided by a linear factor, using the factor theorem to determine if a linear expression is a factor, and factoring polynomial expressions. Strategies for factoring polynomials are discussed. Further examples are provided for students to practice these skills.

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Advanced Function Class 3 Handout

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Polynomial Division
Numerical Long Division Review

Polynomial Long Division

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Example 1: Determine the quotient and remainder for (− 11x + 4x3 − 9) ÷ (2x − 3), x≠ 2

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Example 2: When a polynomial is divided by 2x – 5, the quotient is 2x2 + 3x – 1 with a


remainder of -3. What is the polynomial?

Example 3: The volume of a rectangular prism is shown by the expression 2x3 + 15x2 + 22x –
15. Determine the expressions for each of the dimensions of the rectangular prism if the height
is x + 3.

Synthetic Division
Good news  There’s a great short cut if the divisor is of the form x − k.

Divide 2x2 + 5x − 8 by x + 3.

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Now let’s STOP and review.

Summary
• Long division or synthetic division can be used to determine the quotient and remainder
when a polynomial (dividend) is divided by another polynomial (divisor) of the same or a
lesser degree.
• To carry out the division, ensure the terms of the polynomial are in descending order of
degree. Missing powers of x in the dividend or divisor are included using a coefficient
of 0 to keep work accurate and aligned correctly.
• The division is completed when the degree of the remaining terms after subtraction is less
than the degree of the divisor.
• The result of the division P(x)÷d(x), where P(x) is the polynomial dividend and d(x) is the
divisor, is given by
𝑃𝑃(𝑥𝑥) 𝑟𝑟(𝑥𝑥)
𝑑𝑑(𝑥𝑥)
= q(x) + 𝑑𝑑(𝑥𝑥)

Where q(x) is the quotient and r(x) is the remainder.


• The polynomial dividend can be expressed in terms of the quotient, divisor and remainder
using
P(x) = d(x)q(x) + r(x)
To check the result of the division, multiply the quotient by the divisor and add the
remainder. The result should be the dividend.

Remainder Theorem

Determine the remainder when 6x2 + 5x – 2 is divided by x – 3.

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Example 1: Find the remainder when:

a. (6x3 - 2x + 3) ÷ (x – 1) b. (8x2 – 6x +2) ÷ (2x – 3)

Example 2: When 3x3 + 4x2 – kx + 2 is divided by x + 3, the remainder is -1. Find k.

Factor Theorem

Factor x2 + 9x + 20. Determine the remainder for (x2 + 9x + 20) ÷ (x + 5)

Example 1: Determine whether x – 3 a factor of each of the following:

a. x3 – 2x2 + x – 12 b. 2x4 – 5x – 10

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Example 2: Determine the value of k if x + 1 is a factor of the function f(x) = x5 – 3x4 + kx2 +
13.

Polynomial Factoring

Expand the expression (2x + 1)(x – 4)(x + 3)

Using the expanded expression and the factor theorem, verify that 2x + 1, x – 4 and x + 3 are
factors.

Brainstorm a strategy that you could follow to find the factors of a polynomial expression.

1. Factor x3 + 3x2 – 4x – 12. 2. Factor 6x4 + x3 – 46x2 – 39x + 18.

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More practice. Have fun!

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