MATH 5

Enya Q.Osabel G16

10-Jacobis

LONG DIVISION SYNTHETIC DIVISION

(2x + 4) ÷ (6x²-2x-28)= 3x -7
3x -7
2x + 4 6x²-2x -28
-(6x²+ 12x) bring down
+ -14x -28
(+14x +28)
0 0
put functions and minus
LONG DIVISION: Start by writing the
big number inside the division symbol
and the smaller number outside.
Divide the leftmost digit (or digits)
of the big number by the smaller
one. Write the answer above the line. powers of the variable. If you're dividing
Then, multiply the smaller number
by the answer and subtract that
from the part of the big number
you're working on. Bring down the
next digit of the big number and
repeat the process until all digits are
used. The final answer is the
quotient, and any leftover digits are
the remainder.
(x^4 -3x^3-11x^2 +5x + 17)
÷ (x + 2)
transpose
x+2=0
-2 1 -3 -11 5 17 x = -2
bring down -2 10 2 -14
1 -5 -1 7 3 remainder
the exponent to 1 3
x^3 -5x^2 -x +7 x + 2
SYNTHETIC DIVISION:First, write down
the coefficients of the polynomial, and
arrange them in order of decreasing
by something like (x - c), put the
opposite of c outside the division symbol.
Then, perform a series of simple
multiplications and additions to get the
quotient and remainder. It's a more
streamlined process, convenient when
dealing with linear factors in polynomials.

PREFERENCE: I think that the Synthetic Division is more convenient because I

find it quicker and simpler, especially when dividing by linear factors. It
guides me better because personally, I am very slow in comprehending
different numbers all at once and it gave me relief because the variables (x,
x^2) , etc were excluded which gave me peace of mind about where to add,
divide, etc.