Divide polynomial by x + 2 using synthetic division. 2x^4 +5x^3 -16x^2 -45x-18

Demarion Ortega

Demarion Ortega

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2022-11-18

Divide polynomial by x + 2 using synthetic division.
2 x 4 + 5 x 3 16 x 2 45 x 18

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Kailee Abbott

Kailee Abbott

Beginner2022-11-19Added 14 answers

2 x 4 + 5 x 3 16 x 2 45 x 18
(x+2) is the factor, so use (x=-2) to divide the equation as follows:
-2|=2 5 -16 -45 -18
=-4 -2 36 18
=2 1 -18 -9 0
2 x 4 + 5 x 3 16 x 2 45 x 18 = ( x + 2 ) ( 2 x 3 + x 2 18 x 9 ) + 1

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