Polynomial Division (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

Positive integer powers of $x$ and constants

Divide leading terms

Substitute $x=a$ into $f(x)$ to find remainder

$(x-a)$ is factor when $f(a)=0$

$3$

$1$

Year 1: linear divisor; Year 2: linear or higher degree

$Q(x) + \frac{R(x)}{D(x)}$

$x+2$

$3$