In synthetic division, why is the degree of the quotient 1 less than that of the dividend?

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In synthetic division, why is the degree of the quotient 1 less than that of the dividend?
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College Algebra Graphs and Models

ISBN: 978-0321845405

5th edition

Authors: Marvin L. Bittinger, Judith A. Beecher, David J. Ellenbogen, Judith A. Penna

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