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The document outlines the steps for dividing polynomials using long division and synthetic division, detailing the processes involved in each method. It also explains the Factor Theorem, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, the Zero-Product Property, and the Integral Root Theorem. Additionally, it provides guidance on factoring quadratic trinomials based on the sign of the constant term and the middle term.

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Math Reviewer

The document outlines the steps for dividing polynomials using long division and synthetic division, detailing the processes involved in each method. It also explains the Factor Theorem, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, the Zero-Product Property, and the Integral Root Theorem. Additionally, it provides guidance on factoring quadratic trinomials based on the sign of the constant term and the middle term.

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Steps in Dividing Polynomial by Another Polynomial Using Long Division

1. Arrange the terms in both the divisor and the dividend in descending order
2. Divide the first term of the dividend by the first term of the divisor to get the first term of
the quotient.
3. Multiply the divisor by the first term of the quotient and subtract the product from the
dividend.
4. Using the remainder, repeat the process.

Synthetic Division

1. Write the divisor as k.


2. Write the coefficients of the dividend.
3. Bring down the leading coefficient.
4. Multiply the leading coefficient by k and write the product in the next column.
5. Add the terms in the second column.
6. Multiply the result by k and write the product in the next column.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the remaining columns.
8. Use the bottom numbers to write the quotient.
9. The number in the last column is the remainder.

Factor Theorem

● The polynomial P(x) has x-r as a factor if and only if P(r)= 0.

Roots of Polynomial Equation


The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
- States that “Every Polynomial equation P(x) of degree n has exactly n roots.”

The Zero-Product Property


- For only real numbers a and b if a-b= 0 then a= 0 or b= 0

The Integral Root Theorem

- An integer k is a root of a polynomial equation only if k is a factor of the constant term.

Factoring Quadratic Trinomials

Constant Term is Positive


- Think of the factors of the constant term whose sum is equal to the middle term
- Sign of the factors are the same, depending on the sign of the middle term.

Constant Term is Negative


- Think of the factors of the constant term whose difference is equal to the middle term.
- Sign of the factors are different, the sign of the larger factor depends on the sign of the
middle term.
Solving Problem Involving Polynomials and Polynomial Equations

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