ch2: poly eqns+inequalities

Question 1

remainder theorem

Answer 1

when asked for just remainder:
- isolate x in binomial
- plug in x in equation
- value is the remainder

Question 2

factor theorem

Answer 2

if u do remainder theorem and get 0
- it is a factor of the equation: ()()(_)

Question 3

what does the remainder represent?

Answer 3

• point on graph
• if 0, x-intercept

Question 4

diff between solving and factoring poly functions

Answer 4

solving means additional step of isolating x variable at end to get roots