Remainder & Factor Theorem

The remainder when you divide P(x) by (x − a) is just P(a), the height of the curve at x = a. Drag the marker, and where the height drops to zero, (x − a) is a factor.

Polynomial P(x)
Divide by (x − a)
P(x) = (x − a) Q(x) + R
a =
quotient Q(x)
Why the remainder is P(a)
P(x)
drag the marker along the axis