The division algorithm states that if p(x) and d(x) are polynomial functions with d left parenthesis x right parenthesis not e
quals 0 comma and the degree of d(x) is less than or equal to the degree of p(x), then there exist unique polynomial functions q(x) and r(x) such that
In a division algorithm, refers to the dividend polynomial, refers to the divisor polynomial, refers to the quotient polynomial and refers to the residula polynomial.
The division algorithm is defined as
Where and , other wise the algorithm won't be defined.
So, the complete paragraph is: "if and are polynomial functions with and the degree of is less than or equal to the degree of , then there exist unique polynomial functions and such that .
The zeros of the polynomial are the solutions or roots or x-intercepts of the function. To find them, use the zero product property to solve for x. Use the property by setting each factor equal to 0.