Republic of the Philippines

WW in DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MATH 10 Region 1V-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
1ST QUARTER District of Rodriguez II
SOUTHVILLE 8B NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
WEEK NO. 3
Phase 1 Block 52D Lot 1Southville 8B, San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal

Name: Grade and Section:

Written Work No. 3
LEARNING AREA COMPETENCIES
Performs division of polynomials using long division and
MATHEMATICS 10 Synthetic division.
Proves the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem.

A. Determine the quotient and remainder using the indicated method. Supply the missing term in
the box provided. (6 points)
Correct solution=1 point Remainder=1 point Quotient=1point

1. Long division
Solution:

-x–1 Remainder: _______

x–2 x3 – 3x2 +x–1 Quotient: __________________
x3 – 2x2
– x2 +

– x2 + 2x

-1
-x +

2. Synthetic Division
Given: (x4-2x3+x2 -1) ÷ (x+1)

Solution: 1 -2 1 -1
3 -4

1 -3
Remainder: ______
Quotient: ____________________

B. Divide ( 3x4 +18x3 + x2 + 4x - 7) by (x+2) using the long method and Synthetic division. Write your
solution in the space provided below. ( 2 pts. each)

Synthetic Division
 Long Division

C. Select the best answer to the following multiple choice questions about Remainder theorem and
Factor theorem. (5 points). Write your answer before the number.
1. In P(x) = 2x4 + 7x3 + 4x2 - 2x + 7, what is P (-1)?
M. 4
A. 8
T. 11
H. 18

2. When x3 + 4x2+x -6 is divided by (x+2), which of these statements is/are true?

M. The remainder is equal to zero.
A. The remainder is not equal to zero.
T. (x+2) is the only factor of x3 + 4x2+x -6.
H. (x+2) is one of the factors of x3 + 4x2+x -6.

3. Which of these binomials is a factor of x4-6x2+x+6?

M. x - 1
A. x + 2
T. x – 2
H. x + 3

4. The area of a rectangular garden is given by 2x3 + 6x2 - x – 3 square units. If its
width is x+3 units, which expression below represents the length of the garden?
M. 2x3 + 1
A. 2x3 - 1
T. x3 + 1
H. x3 - 1