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Synthetic Division of Polynomials Guide

Synthetic division is a method for dividing polynomials that is quicker than long division when the divisor is linear, in the form of (x - c). It involves setting up the coefficients of the dividend and divisor, then multiplying and adding in successive steps. For example, dividing the polynomial 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 3x - 7 by (x - 3) using synthetic division yields a quotient of 2x^2 + 3x + 11 and remainder. Synthetic division simplifies and speeds up the division process compared to long division when the divisor is a linear term. However, it only works for linear divisors and not polynomials with higher exponents.

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Synthetic Division of Polynomials Guide

Synthetic division is a method for dividing polynomials that is quicker than long division when the divisor is linear, in the form of (x - c). It involves setting up the coefficients of the dividend and divisor, then multiplying and adding in successive steps. For example, dividing the polynomial 2x^3 - 5x^2 + 3x - 7 by (x - 3) using synthetic division yields a quotient of 2x^2 + 3x + 11 and remainder. Synthetic division simplifies and speeds up the division process compared to long division when the divisor is a linear term. However, it only works for linear divisors and not polynomials with higher exponents.

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SYTHETIC
DIVISION
A Method for Polynomial Division

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION

2 PROCESS AND STEPS

3 APPLICATIONS

4 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

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Introduction
Polynomial Division:
◦ Division is a fundamental operation in mathematics.
◦ In algebra, polynomials are expressions containing variables and
coefficients.
◦ Polynomial division involves dividing one polynomial by another.

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Types of polynomial division
SYNTHETIC
DIVISION

Long division

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What is synthetic division
•Synthetic division is a shorthand method for dividing a polynomial by
a linear factor.
•Synthetic division is a quicker way to divide a polynomial by a linear
factor.

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When to
Use Synthetic Division
•This is best for dividing polynomials by linear factors in the form of
(x-c).
•Faster and simpler than long division in these cases.

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SYSNTHETIC DIVISION METHOD
STEP BY STEP

•Write the coefficients of the polynomial.


•Identify the divisor and bring down the first coefficient.
•Multiply and add as in long division.
•Repeat until all coefficients are processed.
Let's divide the polynomial 2�3−5�2+3�−72x3−5x2+3x−7 by
�−3x−3.

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Step 1
Set up the Division:
Write down the coefficients of the terms in the dividend (2, -5, 3, -7).
Write the root of the divisor (x - 3) on the left side.

3 | 2 -5 3 -7

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STEP 2
Bring Down the First Coefficient:
•Bring down the first coefficient (2) below the division bar.

2
3 | 2 -5 3 -7

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STEP 3
Multiply and Add:
•Multiply the root (3) by the number below the division bar (2)
•and add the result to the next coefficient.

2
3 | 2 -5 3 -7
6 3

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STEP 4
Repeat:
•Repeat the process. Multiply 3 by the new number below the division
bar (3) and add to the next coefficient.

2
3 | 2 -5 3 -7
6 3
18 33

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STEP 5
Final Result:
•The bottom row contains the coefficients of the quotient
•(2x^2 + 3x + 11) and the last number is the remainder.

2x^2 + 3x + 11 - (Remainder / (x - 3))

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Advantages
Simplifies the
division
QUICK process for
certain types
of polynomials

Effective
for linear
divisors

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Limitations

Only applicable for dividing by linear factors.

Doesn't work for divisors with exponents higher than 1.

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THE END

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