Q. Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when f(x)=5x4−6x3−5x2−4x−3 is divided by g(x)=x+9.
Identify divisor: Identify the divisor for synthetic division. We are dividing by x+9, so we use −9 as the divisor in synthetic division.
Set up division: Set up the synthetic division. Write down the coefficients of f(x): 5, −6, −5, −4, −3. Place −9 to the left outside the division bracket.
Begin synthetic division: Begin synthetic division. Bring down the leading coefficient, 5, directly below the line.
Multiply and add: Multiply −9 by the number just written below the line 5, which gives −45. Write this under the next coefficient −6 and add, resulting in −51.
Repeat process: Repeat the process: Multiply −9 by −51, giving 459. Add this to −5, resulting in 454.
Continue division: Continue the process: Multiply −9 by 454, giving −4086. Add this to −4, resulting in −4090.
Final step: Final step in synthetic division: Multiply −9 by −4090, giving 36810. Add this to −3, resulting in 36807.