Question

How to use synthetic division on 2x³ - 3x² - 8x - 3 with divisor x - k:

a. Divide each term by k
b. Divide by the coefficient of the leading term
c. Use long division instead
d. Divide by the constant term

Answer 1

To use synthetic division, divide each term by k, then divide by the leading term's coefficient, use long division instead, or divide by the constant term.

Step-by-step explanation:

To use synthetic division on 2x³ - 3x² - 8x - 3 with divisor x - k, follow these steps:

1. Divide each term by k.
2. Divide by the coefficient of the leading term.
3. Use long division instead.
4. Divide by the constant term.