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3.  To simplify this process, we can use a process called division.  Synthetic division works when dividing a polynomial by.  To get started, make sure the polynomial is arranged in order of powers. Make sure to use a for any missing term. Write for the divisor, and the of the polynomial for the dividend. synthetic descending zero coefficients c

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8.  The Remainder Theorem:  If the polynomial is divided by, then the remainder is.

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10.  If the remainder is, that means that, and therefore c is a of the function. zero root

11.  Use synthetic division to evaluate the function 7.