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Virginia Department of Education

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review the multiple methods of solving quadratic equations through an analysis of the discriminant. Scholars use the discriminant to determine the best solution method and then solve various equations. As a challenge, learners build...
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Other

Mrao: Imaginary Numbers Are Not Real

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site presents a tutorial introduction to the ideas of geometric algebra. Gives an outline of geometric algebra and discusses the geometric product, imaginary numbers, and more.
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Math Warehouse

Math Warehouse: Complex and Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Features numerous exercises relating to complex and imaginary numbers. Includes video tutorials, calculators, worksheets and more.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Skill in Algebra: Complex or Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clearly and thoroughly explains complex numbers. Provides example problems and exercises for students, with solutions available.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: The Evolution of Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses what numbers are and how our understanding of them has evolved over thousands of years, from simple counting to negative numbers and irrational numbers, for example. Includes a set of practice questions where students identify...
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: What Is a Number?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Casual and clear but definitely upper-level discussion of rational, real, imaginary, and several other types of numbers. Links to related sites.