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    This document discusses the remainder theorem and factor theorem in polynomials. It begins by explaining that if the remainder of a polynomial divided by (x - a) is zero, then (x - a) is a factor. It then introduces the remainder theorem - the remainder is equal to the value of the polynomial evaluated at x = a. This leads to the factor theorem, which states that if P(a) = 0, then (x - a) is a factor of the polynomial P(x). Several examples are worked through to demonstrate these theorems. Practice exercises are also provided for readers to test their understanding.

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    MATHEMATICS 10 – FIRST QUARTER When a polynomial is divided by 𝑥 – 𝑎, if the

    LESSON 5 Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem remainder is zero, we say that 𝑥 – 𝑎 is a factor of the
    polynomial. Through the remainder theorem, we
    Previously, you learned how to divide polynomials now know that the remainder is related to evaluation
    using long division method and synthetic division. of the polynomial at the point 𝑥 = 𝑎. We are then
    led to the factor theorem.
    REVIEW EXERCISE
    What is the remainder when you divide the FACTOR THEOREM
    polynomial function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 – 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 – 3 If 𝑃(𝑎) = 0, then 𝑥 − 𝑎 is a factor of 𝑃(𝑥).
    by 𝑥 − 2. Conversely, if 𝑥 − 𝑎 is a factor of 𝑃(𝑥), then 𝑃(𝑎) = 0.
    Example:
    Determine if 𝑥 + 2 is a factor of 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6.

    Solution:
    Using factor theorem, show that if 𝑃(−2) = 0, then 𝑥 +
    2 is a factor.
    Using the same polynomial function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 at 𝑥 = −2
    𝑥 3 – 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 – 3, let us substitute 𝑥 = 2 𝑃(−2) = (−2)3 − 2(−2)2 − 5(−2) + 6
    𝑃(−2) = −8 − 2(4) + 10 + 6
    𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 – 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 – 3 𝑃(−2) = −8 − 8 + 10 + 6
    𝑓(2) = (2)3 – 2(2)2 + (2) – 3 Substitute 𝑥 by 𝑃(−2) = 0
    2
    𝑓(2) = 8 – 2(4) − 1 Simplify Since 𝑃(−2) = 0, then 𝑥 = −2 is a factor of
    𝑓(2) = −1 Simplify 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6.

    From that observation, this leads to the Remainder PRACTICE EXERCISE


    Theorem. Verify if 𝑥 − 4 is a factor of 𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 12.

    REMAINDER THEOREM
    If a polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 − 𝑎 , then the
    remainder is 𝑟 = 𝑃(𝑎)

    Example:
    Find the remainder when 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 2 is divided
    by 𝑥 + 3.

    Solution:
    𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 2 at 𝑥 = −3 Prove that 𝑦 − 3 is a factor of 3𝑦 3 − 7𝑦 2 − 20.
    𝑃(−3) = (−3)3 + 2(−3)2 − 5(−3) + 2
    𝑃(−3) = −27 + 2(9) + 15 + 2
    𝑃(−3) = −27 + 18 + 15 + 2
    𝑃(−3) = −27 + 18 + 15 + 2
    𝑃(−3) = 8

    Therefore, the remainder is 8.

    When checked using synthetic division,

    CHALLENGE!
    Find 𝑘 so that 𝑥 − 2 is a factor of 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 𝑘𝑥 2 −
    4𝑥 + 20.
    PRACTICE EXERCISE:
    Using remainder theorem, find the remainder when
    𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 4 is divided by 𝑥 − 1

    Prepared by RSP – Math 10 SY 2022-2023

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