Roots of Polynomials Teacher Resources

In this lesson plan, 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...

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."

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."

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."

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."

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...

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.

A tutorial about polynomials with bounds on zeros.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

Determine the number of real roots of a given polynomial function using Decartes' rule of signs. Assess learning with a quiz.

[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...

This task is intended to help young scholars 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....

Math Forum offers an example of how to find the zeros of a polynomial equation.