Operations with Polynomials
Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials, including the use of synthetic division. They apply the Remainder Theorem to evaluate functions.
About This Topic
Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials, including the use of synthetic division. They apply the Remainder Theorem to evaluate functions.
Key Questions
- How are polynomial operations similar to integer operations?
- What is the relationship between division and the Remainder Theorem?
- How can synthetic division streamline our work?
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