Question

When using synthetic division on (4x3 - 2x2 + 5x + 7) divided by (x + 2), which is the top line representing the dividend?

4 3 -2 5 7

4 2 5 7

4 -2 5 7

4 3 2 2 5 7

Answer 1

I think it's B

Answer 2

it looks like it's just the coefficients of 4x3 - 2x2 + 5x + 7
careful with the sign...

Answer 3

Ok, checking...

Answer 4

It's D then

Answer 5

it's C. where did you get D?

Answer 6

@Annetta_Martin how did you get D?

Answer 7

I wrote my equation wrong :(

Answer 8

oh, I see.

Answer 9

Another question regarding synthetic division...

Answer 10

When using synthetic division on (3x4 - 2x2 + 6x + 8) divided by (x - 3), which is the top line representing the dividend?

Answer 11

I got 3 0 -2 6 8, am I correct?

Answer 12

the dividend is what you start with, the divisor is what you divide it by, and the quotient is the answer, right?

Answer 13

yes, you are right.

Answer 14

Thank you!

Answer 15

I sent you my question in pm