Polynomial long division is a method used to divide polynomials when one polynomial does not evenly divide another polynomial.
Polynomial long division is like dividing up your Halloween candy among your friends. If you have more candy than your friends, you can use long division to distribute the candy fairly.
Synthetic Division: Synthetic division is a shortcut method used to divide polynomials by linear factors.
Remainder Theorem: The remainder theorem states that if a polynomial f(x) is divided by (x - c), then the remainder is equal to f(c).
Rational Root Theorem: The rational root theorem helps identify possible rational roots of a polynomial equation by considering the factors of the leading coefficient and constant term.
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