whats a synthetic division?

Question

Plz give an example

Answer 1

synthetic division is usually for math- when you want to divide for example (x^3-4x^2-3x-5) divided by (x-3)
1 -4 -3 -5 - the polynomial you end up with is
--- -- ---- ---- ------- -(x^2-x+5)
3------ 3 --- -3 ---0 ---
1 -1 0 -5
**hope this helps##

Answer 2

In mathematics, Ruffini's rule allows the rapid division of any polynomial by a binomial of the form x − r. It was described by Paolo Ruffini in 1809. Ruffini's rule is a special case of long division when the divisor is a linear factor. Ruffini's rule is also known as synthetic division.

Check these 2sites out for several examples and other formulas:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_division

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/synthdiv2.htm

Answer 3

It is a term for chemisry in which the elements form into one compund such as k+na yeilds kna so it sjust the combo of the elements put together







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