IB skill practice

Use polynomial factor and remainder theorems

Apply factor and remainder theorems to polynomial divisibility and unknown coefficients.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Use polynomial factor and remainder theorems - polynomial factor and remainder theorem item

Case A15. Use the factor-line diagram and calculate the requested remainder, factor, root, or value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.