4. Polynomial Functions
Dividing Polynomials
75PRACTICE PROBLEM
By synthetic division, divide f(x) by x-k. Then, write f(x) in the form f(x) = (x - k)q(x) + r, where q(x) and r are the quotient, and remainder, respectively:
f(x) = 7x4 + 23x3 + x2 - 12x + 10; k = -3
By synthetic division, divide f(x) by x-k. Then, write f(x) in the form f(x) = (x - k)q(x) + r, where q(x) and r are the quotient, and remainder, respectively:
f(x) = 7x4 + 23x3 + x2 - 12x + 10; k = -3