Talk:Polynomial remainder theorem

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[edit] Regarding edits of 8th November 06

Firstly, the general form for polynomial long division is:

\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}=q(x) + \frac{r(x)}{g(x)}

and not

\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}=q(x) + \frac{r}{g(x)}

Consequently, we need to explain how to get from r(x) to r in the second equation, which was already in place before the edits. I have now reverted this.

Secondly, "if the remainder is zero, then the linear divisor is a factor" is correct, and not "if the remainder is zero, then the linear factor is a divisor". Oli Filth 08:50, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Theorem's Discoverer?

Okay, so how come it doesn't say who was the person that found out the Theorem? Not only it would be useful information, but doesn't the scientist deserve it? I am currently unsure of the English spelling of his name, but if nobody finds out before me, I will put it up. 79.101.183.132 (talk) 16:57, 22 May 2008 (UTC)