Question

Complete the synthetic division problem below. -2 | 2 2 -2 4​

Answer 1

C. 2x² - 2x + 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra II

• Long Division and Synthetic Division

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Function f(x) = 2x³ + 2x² - 2x + 4

Divisor Root (x + 2)

Step 2: Synthetic Division

See Attachment.

If the Remainder equals 0, then the Divisor Root is indeed an actual root of the function polynomial. If the Remainder does not equal 0, the Divisor Root is not an actual root of the function polynomial.

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