x + 5 4x +20x R + 3 3x x
Tues 11/24 Lesson 5 – 4 Learning Objective: To divide polynomials by synthetic division Hw: Pg.
Algebra II
To divide polynomials by synthetic division To apply the Remainder Theorem To understand the Factor Theorem
x = 4 4
x = -2 -2
x = 7 7
3x x
Need to divide by 3
3
-4
If you divide a polynomial P(x) by x – a, and the remainder is ZERO, then x – a is a factor of P(x).
-5 R 0, so x + 5 is a factor of P(x)! Factor more!
Factor more!
8. What are the actual dimensions if the length is 10 inches? Length = x = x + 1 x = 9 Width = (x + 3) = (9 + 3) = 12 in. Height = (x + 2) = (9 + 2) = 11 in. 10” x 12” x 11”