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Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Discover the Roots of a Polynomial Function
In this lesson, students will be re-introduced to the Four Step Problem - Solving Plan. The plan will be used as a 'checks and balance' tool for discovering the roots (solutions) of polynomial functions. Students will: *Explore the...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 2
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 3
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 5
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 1
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
Math Planet
Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polynomials
The definition and properties of polynomial functions are explained, and their graphs explored. Examples and LiveMath notebook activities make the site interactive in getting the students to test their knowledge of the material.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Polynomials: Bounds on Zeros
A tutorial about polynomials with bounds on zeros.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 12
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 12 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 14
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 14 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 3
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 3 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 5
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 5 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 7
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 7 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 1
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 1 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
Curated OER
Real Roots of Polynomial Functions
A thorough abstract treatment of how to find the roots of a polynomial function. The site explains how to divide polynomials and the remainder theorem. The language is a bit technical, but the examples are good.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Interesting Polynomial Coefficent Problem
Students learn about third degree polynomials. The video examines how to find the coefficients of a third degree polynomial given two roots and the y-intercept.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes and Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial
This is the first of a series of problems building to an understanding of an important property of polynomial functions, that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Polynomial Functions and Equations
Want to find the roots of a polynomial function? Learn how, using several methods in this tutorial. Graphing and Scientific Notebook are used on the main page. Click on the "Dinosaur Method" link at the bottom of the page to see the...
Curated OER
Polynomial Functions
Polynomial functions are functions with x as an input variable made up of several terms, each made up of two factors. Click the links for detailed explanations and examples.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Decartes' Rule of Signs
Determine the number of real roots of a given polynomial function using Decartes' rule of signs. Assess learning with a quiz.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Find Imaginary Solutions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students are finding complex roots of polynomials and applications of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students examine guided notes, review...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes, Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial Ii
This task is intended to help students see more clearly the link between factorization of polynomials and zeroes of polynomial functions. The argument here generalizes to show that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Nctm: Ask Dr. Math: Zeros of Polynomials
Math Forum offers an example of how to find the zeros of a polynomial equation.