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Day 3 - The Remainder Theorem
Recall long division from middle school!!!
Dividend = (divisor)(quotient) + remainder
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Well, you did long division on this too in Pure 10!
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There is a shorthand that exists called synthetic division, of which
we will use the subtraction method:
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Try it on this one:
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The remainder theorem:
When a polynomial in x is divided by x - k,
the remainder is equal to the number obtained
by substituting k for x in the polynomial.
Determine the remainder when
Do the same for:
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When
is divided by
the remainder is 1. Find k.
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Assignment:
Pg. 254 #1-3 odds, 5, 7