Please explain: Synthetic division and Division of Polynomial. Both are methods of dividing polynomials. Which one seems like a better method to you and why? * Long explanation if possible. Thanks
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It is similar to the long division method used for dividing numbers. The process involves dividing the highest degree term of the dividend by the highest degree term of the divisor. The quotient obtained is then multiplied by the divisor and subtracted from the Show more…
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