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Write the equation of a line given a slope and a point the line runs through
π Learn how to write the equation of a line in a point-slope form. The equation of a line is such that its highest exponent on its variable(s) is 1. (i.e. there are no exponents in its variable(s)). There are various forms which we can...
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Write the equation of the polynomial given the zeros
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that a polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The...
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What are complex fractions
π Learn how to simplify a complex fraction. A complex fraction is a fraction with another fraction or fractions in the numerator and/or in the denominator. To simplify a complex fraction is to reduce the fraction in such a way as there...
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Learn how to use Descartes rule of signs and the fundamental theorem of algebra
π Learn about Descartes' Rule of Signs. Descartes' rule of the sign is used to determine the number of positive and negative real zeros of a polynomial function. Knowing the number of positive and negative real zeros enables also to also...
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How to use the remainder theorem for polynomials
π Learn about and how to apply the remainder and factor theorem. The remainder theorem states that f(a) is the remainder when the polynomial f(x) is divided by x - a. Thus, given a polynomial, f(x), which is to be divided by a linear...
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Finding the end behavior of a polynomial to the fifth degree
π Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
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Sketching the Graph of Higher Degree Polynomial Functions
In this lesson, students learn how to sketch the graph of higher degree polynomial functions by finding the x-intercepts and determining the end behavior. They are guided through the process of setting the polynomial equal to zero,...
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How and when to apply synthetic division of two polynomials
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the variable, the solution for...
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Analyzing the Multiplicity of Roots and Sign Changes in Functions
In this lesson, students will learn how the multiplicity of roots affects the graph of a function. They will understand that a double root splits the graph into two intervals with positive Y values on both sides, while roots with odd...
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Learn how to use the power to product rule with a fraction
π Learn how to apply the rules of exponents to simplify an expression. We will focus on applying the product rule, quotient rule as well as power rule. We will then explore multiple properties such as power to product, power to quotient...
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Learn how to add two polynomials with missing like terms
π Learn how to add polynomials. To add polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you have...
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Applying the power rule of exponents to simplify an expression
π Learn how to simplify expressions using the power rule and the negative exponent rule of exponents. When several terms of an expression is raised to an exponent outside the parenthesis, the exponent is distributed over the individual...
Brian McLogan
Adding three polynomials
π Learn how to add polynomials. To add polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you have...
Brian McLogan
Adding Polynomials
π Learn how to add polynomials. To add polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you have...
Brian McLogan
Factoring out using the diamond method when a is greater than one
πLearn how to factor quadratics when the coefficient of the term with a squared variable is not 1. To factor an algebraic expression means to break it up into expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression. To...
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Learning how to re order a polynomial to determine the degree and leading coefficient
π Learn how to find the degree and the leading coefficient of a polynomial expression. The degree of a polynomial expression is the highest power (exponent) of the individual terms that make up the polynomial. For terms with more that...
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Learn how to determine if you have a polynomial
π Learn how to classify polynomials based on the number of terms as well as the leading coefficient and the degree. When we are classifying polynomials by the number of terms we will focus on monomials, binomials, and trinomials, whereas...
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What is synthetic division?
π Learn about dividing by synthetic division. Synthetic division is a method of dividing polynomials by linear expressions. To divide using synthetic division, we equate the divisor to 0 and then solve for the unknown, the solution for...
Brian McLogan
Understanding different notations for end behavior
π Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have the polynomial in standard form with descending powers. We will then identify the leading terms so that...
Brian McLogan
Write the equation of a polynomial by converting zeros to factors and multiplying out
π Learn how to write the equation of a polynomial when given rational zeros. Recall that a polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The...
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Determine the end behavior of a factored polynomial
π Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a factored polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have a polynomial in standard form (i.e. we will expand all factored terms) with descending powers....
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Zeros and Coefficients of a Polynomial
It explains the relation between the Zeros and Coefficients of a linear polynomial, a quadratic polynomial and a cubic polynomial.
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Multiplying Two Binomials Together Using the Box Method - Math Tutorial
π Learn how to multiply polynomials. To multiply polynomials, we use the distributive property. The distributive property is essential for multiplying polynomials. The distributive property is the use of each term of one of the...
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Learning to subtract two polynomials with multiple terms
π Learn how to subtract polynomials. To subtract polynomials, we first simplify the polynomials by removing all brackets. Then, we combine like terms. Like terms are terms that share the same base and power for each variable. When you...