Synthetic Division and the Remainder Theorem

Question 5 • Fall 24 GMS Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections B

Complete the steps to factor the polynomial.One root of f(x) = x³ + x² - 22x - 40 is 5. If 5 is a root of the function, then -5X 5✔ x - 5x + 5 is a factor.

Answer

-5

X 5

✔ x - 5

x + 5

Instruction

The Rational Roots Theorem

Division of Polynomials