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2.3 B Remainder and Factor Theorem.notebook
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September 24, 2013
Sep 1812:52 PM
When a polynomial P(x) is divided by (x-k) and there is a remainder, r.
∴P(k) = r
Proof: P(x) = Q(x) (x-k) + rwhen x=k
P(k) =
Example 1 What is the remainder when x 5-2x2+7 is divided by x-2?
A polynomial function P(x) has a factor (x-k) if and only if the remainder is 0.
factors of the constant
factors of the leading coefficient
Remainder Theorem
k is the root
Factor Theoremthe remainder is 0
∴P(k) =0
Selecting values of k to test
2.3 B Factor and Remainder Theorem
2.3 B Remainder and Factor Theorem.notebook
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September 24, 2013
Sep 1812:53 PM
Example 2 Factor Fully
a)
b)
Choose factors of the constant to substitute using factor theorem. Trial and error until you find the remainder of 0.
Always try to factor before using factor theorem
2.3 B Remainder and Factor Theorem.notebook
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September 24, 2013
Sep 1812:57 PM
Determine the values of m and n so that the polynomials 2x3+mx2+nx-3 and x3-3mx2t2nx+4 are both divisible by x-2
Example 3
2.3 B Remainder and Factor Theorem.notebook
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September 24, 2013
Sep 1812:53 PM
p.177#3,4ace,6ab,7be,9,10,11,
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