Topic explanation

Standard explanation

Divide by a linear x-c: remainder is a constant. Long division or synthetic (later). Stop when the leftover degree is less than the divisor's degree.

Key points

• r smaller degree
• degree = highest power
• divide: quotient + remainder, deg r smaller
• non-negative integer powers
• DIVISION ALGORITHM: Divide by a linear x-c: remainder is a constant. Long division or synthetic (later). Stop when the l
• DIVISION ALGORITHM: Divide by a linear x-c: remainder is a constant.
• WHAT — DIVISION ALGORITHM: Divide by a linear x-c: remainder is a constant. Long division or synthetic (later). Stop when the l
• WHY — Why it matters: This rule is a separate learning unit inside polynomials and division. It can be defined, applied, a

Labelled diagram