negative number
The difference between= and an inequality: If we multiply or divide by a(n) ________ in an inequality, we must flip or reverse the inequality.
Process of long division
divide 2. multiply 3. subtract 4. bring down
Quotient form
dividend/divisor = quotient + remainder/divisor
Check form
dividend = divisor (quotient) + remainder
Remainder theorem
when polynomial p(x) is divided by (x-b) -> p(b) = R ; when polynomial p(x) is divided by (ax-b) -> P(b/a) = R
(a+b)²
a² + 2ab + b²
(a-b)²
a² - 2ab + b²
a² - b²
(a+b)(a-b)
a³ - b³
(a-b)(a²+ab+b²)
a³ + b³
(a+b)(a² - ab + b²)
Factor theorem
x-b is a factor of a polynomial p(x) if and only if → p(b)=0; ax-b is a factor of a polynomial p(x) if and only if → p(b/a) = 0
Integral zero theorem
If x-b is a factor of polynomial p(x) with leading coefficient 1 and remaining coefficients that are integers then b is a factor of the constant
Rational zero theorem
f polynomial p(x) has integer coefficients and x = b/a is a rational zero of p(x), then b is a factor of the constant, a is a factor of the LC, ax-b is a factor, Possible factors (test values) are any combination of ± b/a
Steps to solving problems where you need to use factors and test values to factor
Find factors of a (LC) and b (Constant), both positive and negative (±)
Test p(b/a) until we get zero as a result of plugging (b/a) into the p(x) original equation → this is a factor, and we need to change it into an “unsolved” equation (e.g. x=1 would be (x-1) if you unsolved it, and thus your factor)
Divide by our factor using long division or synthetic division, you must get a remainder of 0
Take the factor found in step (2) and the quotient found in step (3) and smoosh them together
Factor fully from both brackets, and solve if needed
Finding the real roots
The real roots of a polynomial equation can be found by setting the equation to zero, y=0 If the polynomial is factorable, the roots can be determined by factoring first fully and then setting each individual factor bracket to zero
Factor 2. Solve each root
Families of polynomial functions
A group of functions with common characteristics (e.g. same x intercepts could be a common characteristic) - a value is different for each member of the family
Inequalities
Solving with inequalities
Isolate for x 2. Treat the inequality almost like an equal sign. The difference between = and an inequality: If we multiply or divide by a negative number in an inequality, we must flip or reverse the inequality
Interval tables
Factor
Solve the brackets
Draw a number line to identify the intervals
Create a chart
Place intervals in the chart as columns
Place factors in the chart as rows
Place a final function sign row at the bottom
Pick a random number in between the intervals (not including the written numbers as those aren’t included, we used circle brackets) and substitute it into the variable in each factor row put in → write the sign of the number that you get
Determine the final sign by multiplying all of the signs down to get the overall functions sign
2 negatives make a positive, 2 positives make a positive, a mix of negative and positive makes a negative
Write your final X E statement based on what your looking for, and remember to put U in between intervals if there is more than one