Mathematics 10 – QUARTER 2

MODULE 1
Performs Division of Polynomials using Long & Synthetic Division

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to indulge you in dividing polynomials
using long method & synthetic division. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The arrangement of the lessons follows the standard sequence of the course. But the pacin in which you
read and answer this module is dependent on your ability.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1) Divide polynomials using long division and synthetic division, and
2) Solve word problem that involves dividing polynomials.

Lesson
Division of Polynomials Using Long & Synthetic Division
1

Pre-Test

When you were in Grade 7, you had learned that polynomial is an algebraic expression whose variables must have
nonnegative-integer powers. The degree of a polynomial in one variable is the highest exponent among all the terms in
the polynomial. Recall also the concepts about naming polynomials according to its number of terms and its degree.
Then answer the following activity (the first polynomial was done for you) in a separate answer sheet.

Name of the
Name of the
Number Polynomial
Polynomial Degree Polynomial
of Terms (according to the number of
(according to degree)
terms)
Example: x2 + 2x + 1 3 Trinomial 2 Quadratic
1) x + 1
2) 2x4 + 3x2 + 4x + 1
3) -5x3
4) x6 – 3x3 + 1
5) 3x3 + 2x

Key Concept

Some real life applications of polynomials can be seen in the field of engineering and economy. Engineers used
polynomials when designing roads, buildings and other structures and economist used it to model economic growth
pattern. To understand more about polynomials, let’s have the following problem:

Problem:

During a school fund raising activity, youo were able to generate a total of x 3 – 9x – 3x2 + 27 pesos from
selling candies. If each candy costs x + 3 pesos, how many candies were you able to sell?

To find the number of candies, we can use dividing polynomials which is the focus of this modules.
 Mathematics 10 – QUARTER 2
A, Dividing Polynomials using Long Division
Example 1 Divide (x3 – 9x – 3x2 + 27) by (x + 3)

Solution:
1) Arrange the polynomials in descending powers of x and write in the form divisor √ dividend . If there are missing
terms, replace it with 0.
x3 −9 x−3 x2 +27
x +3 √ x 3−3 x 2−9 x +27
x+3

Type equation here .