When trying to use synthetic division to factor a polynomial as we have done in this class, which term of the polynomial do you focus on most in order to determine which factors to try? Please explain why this term is so important. If it helps to visualize the question, you may use the following polynomial for reference 3 in your answer: x³ + 6x² - 51x +44

When trying to use synthetic division to factor a polynomial as we have done in this class, which term of the polynomial do you focus on most in order to determine which factors to try? Please explain why this term is so important. If it helps to visualize the question, you may use the following polynomial for reference 3 in your answer: x³ + 6x² - 51x +44

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter3: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5T: (a) Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when x44x2+2x+5 divided by x — 2. (b)...

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