The Factor and

Remainder
Theorem
Polynomial Functions
Today’s Topic THE FACTOR AND REMAINDER THEOREMS

Learning Goal 1. Find the quotient and remainder of a

given polynomial function.
2. Apply factor and remainder theorem in
solving math problems.

Evidence 1. I can find the quotient and remainder of a

given polynomial function.
2. I can apply factor and remainder theorem
in solving math problems.
Review synthetic and long division
Polynomial f(x)

𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑔 𝑥 • 𝑞 𝑥 + 𝑟(𝑥)
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Étienne Bézout
Find the quotient and the remainder when dividing:
If a polynomial function f(x) is divided by (ax – b),
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prove that the remainder is 𝑓( ).
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The remainder theorem
Example
Review synthetic and long division
The factor theorem
Your Turn
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Challenge
Today’s Topic THE FACTOR AND REMAINDER THEOREMS

Learning Goal 1. Find the quotient and remainder of a

given polynomial function.
2. Apply factor and remainder theorem in
solving math problems.

Evidence 1. I can find the quotient and remainder of a

given polynomial function.
2. I can apply factor and remainder theorem
in solving math problems.
Summary of the Lesson