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Lesson 2 3 - Long Division Synthetic Div Notes

The document provides class notes on long division and synthetic division of polynomials, emphasizing the importance of factoring and the Factor Theorem. It includes examples and exercises to illustrate how to determine factors and apply the Remainder Theorem. Additionally, it explains the conditions under which synthetic division can be used and how to factor polynomials using division methods.

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Lesson 2 3 - Long Division Synthetic Div Notes

The document provides class notes on long division and synthetic division of polynomials, emphasizing the importance of factoring and the Factor Theorem. It includes examples and exercises to illustrate how to determine factors and apply the Remainder Theorem. Additionally, it explains the conditions under which synthetic division can be used and how to factor polynomials using division methods.

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Honors Algebra 2​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Name:___________________________

Long Division & Synthetic Division Class Notes Day 2


DO NOW: Quick factoring review
3 2 3 3 2 4
𝑥 − 16𝑥 + 64𝑥​ ​ 3𝑥 − 24​ ​ ​ 𝑥 − 6𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 30​ ​ 𝑥 − 16

Multiplication vs Factoring​ ​ ​ ​ WHY do we factor?

𝐶 𝐶
Some rules of multiplication: If 𝐴𝐵 = 𝐶 , then
𝐴
=​ and
𝐵
=

So, why do we divide polynomials?

The Factor Theorem


(𝑥 − 𝑟) is a factor of the polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) if and only if 𝑃(𝑟) = 0 (𝑟 is a zero of 𝑃(𝑥))

How can we use this theorem?


How can we tell if (𝑥 − 1) is a factor of:
3 2 2
a)​ 𝑥 − 𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 3​ ​ ​ ​ ​ b) 2𝑥 − 7𝑥 + 5

3 2
Example: Is (𝑥 − 2) a factor of 𝑥 − 𝑥 − 4?

3 2
Knowing this, how can we factor 𝑥 − 𝑥 − 4?
LONG DIVISION helps us to factor polynomials! ​ ​ ​

Let’s revisit long division of polynomials.

3 2 3
3𝑥 − 8𝑥 + 10𝑥 − 4 𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 6
Example:
3𝑥 − 2
​ ​ ​ ​ Example:
𝑥+1

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Synthetic Division is another type of Polynomial Division,
BUT it ONLY works for problems with LINEAR DIVISORS!

3
𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 6
Example:
𝑥+1
Try another one! (𝑥3 − 7𝑥 − 6) ÷ (𝑥 + 2)

3
𝑥 − 27
If you forget how to factor a sum/difference of cubes, you can also divide! 𝑥−3

3
Try this: Given that 2 is a zero of 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑥 − 10 , use division to factor 𝑃(𝑥).

2
2𝑥 + 5𝑥 − 3
*What if the linear divisor has a lead coefficient?
2𝑥 − 1

2
3𝑥 + 13𝑥 − 10
Let’s try one more:
3𝑥 − 2
Remainder Theorem
If 𝑃(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 𝑎), then the remainder is the value of 𝑃(𝑎)

3 2
𝑃(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 9𝑥 + 5

𝑃(2)

Why does the remainder theorem work?

Let’s try another problem:


2
When 2𝑥 − 7𝑥 + 9 is divided by a polynomial, the quotient is 2𝑥 − 3 and the remainder is 3. Find the
polynomial.

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