Task 4.8 – Algebra 2
Tic-Tac-Toe – Dividing Polynomials
3x 2 - 7x + 2
Name:
Date:
Period:
Partner:
Not a Factor;
Remainder of 4
3x - 5
Not a Factor;
Remainder of 5
x -8
Not a Factor;
Remainder of -7
x 3 - x 2 +1
x 2 + 4x + 3
x+4
Directions: Use division to determine if the polynomial is a factor. Compare and contrast your
steps and justification with your partner. Then find the answer above.
(x
2
2) LEVEL 2
(x
3
3) LEVEL 2
( x 3 + 3x 2 - x + 2) ¸ ( x -1)
4) LEVEL 2
(3x 2 + 7x - 20) ¸ ( x + 4)
9) LEVEL 3
(9x
3
10) LEVEL 3
5) LEVEL 2
6) LEVEL 2
(x
+ 3) ¸ ( x -1)
1) LEVEL 2
2
- 3x - 40) ¸ ( x + 5)
-13x -12) ¸ ( x - 5)
- 48x 2 +13x + 3) ¸ ( x - 5)
7) LEVEL 2
(9x
3
-18x 2 - x + 2) ¸ ( 3x +1)
8) LEVEL 2
(3x
(3x
4
4
- 5x 3 + 2x 2 + 3x - 2) ¸ ( 3x - 2)
(x
4
+ 4x 3 - x - 4) ¸ ( x 3 -1)
- 5x 3 + x 2 + 5x - 4) ¸ (-3x -1)
11) LEVEL 3
(-2x 5 + 17x3 + x + 5) ¸ ( x - 3)