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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain how the Remainder Theorem is useful in finding the zeros of a polynomial function

OpenStudy (amistre64):

if the remainder is zero; that means that youve found a zero

OpenStudy (amistre64):

i spose a thorough treatment might have to delve into number theory tho

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so why would you use remainder theorem?

OpenStudy (amistre64):

to determine of a value is a root of the equation .....

OpenStudy (amistre64):

the remainder thrm is this: if you can divide into the equation cleanly; with no remainder; then your dividing thing is a factor of the equation and therefore a root

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