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synthetic division
[synthetic division|synthetic division] is a shortcut used when the divisor is a binomial in the form x − k.
Definition
synthetic division is a shortcut used when the divisor is a binomial in the form x − k. It gives a remainder of 0, indicating that 9 is a solution to the equation.
Mechanism
synthetic division involves dividing polynomials using a structured method outlined in IA 5.4.4. The objective is to simplify polynomial division efficiently through this technique.
Effects
synthetic division is used to determine whether the first expression is a factor of the second in exercises involving complex numbers.