The Factor Theorem | |
Summary |
when a polynomial is divided by a divisor and the remainder is zero, this means that the divisor is a factor. the factor theorem states that if f(a) = 0 then (x − a) is a factor. the factor theorem can be used to help factorise polynomials especially cubics and higher order polynomials. |
Key Skills |
factorise cubics and higher order polynomials using the factor theorem |
Vocabulary |
factor theorem, remainder theorem, factor, quadratic, cubic, polynomial
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