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Dividing Polynomials
Problem 102
Textbook Question
Perform each division. See Examples 9 and 10. (10x^3+11x^2-2x+3)/(5x+3)

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Identify the dividend as \(10x^3 + 11x^2 - 2x + 3\) and the divisor as \(5x + 3\).
Set up the long division by writing \(10x^3 + 11x^2 - 2x + 3\) under the division symbol and \(5x + 3\) outside.
Divide the first term of the dividend \(10x^3\) by the first term of the divisor \(5x\) to get the first term of the quotient, which is \(2x^2\).
Multiply the entire divisor \(5x + 3\) by \(2x^2\) and subtract the result from the dividend to find the new dividend.
Repeat the process with the new dividend, dividing the first term by \(5x\), multiplying, and subtracting, until the degree of the remainder is less than the degree of the divisor.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Polynomial Division
Polynomial division is a method used to divide one polynomial by another, similar to long division with numbers. The process involves dividing the leading term of the dividend by the leading term of the divisor, multiplying the entire divisor by this result, and subtracting it from the dividend. This is repeated until the degree of the remainder is less than the degree of the divisor.
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Synthetic Division
Synthetic division is a simplified form of polynomial division that is particularly useful when dividing by linear factors. It involves using the coefficients of the polynomial and a specific value (the root of the divisor) to perform the division in a more compact form. This method is faster and less cumbersome than traditional polynomial long division, especially for higher-degree polynomials.
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Remainder Theorem
The Remainder Theorem states that when a polynomial f(x) is divided by a linear divisor of the form (x - c), the remainder of this division is equal to f(c). This theorem provides a quick way to evaluate the remainder without performing the full division, and it is particularly useful in polynomial division problems to check the accuracy of the results.
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