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Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: Finding Zeros of Polynomial Functions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to find the zeros of a polynomial function. Topics include rational zero test, factoring, and conjugate pairs of zeros. Techniques and examples are included
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Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive look at the three main ways to find the roots of a polynomial: factoring, formulas, and the rational root theorem.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Generate easy and hard worksheets for factoring polynomials. solving quadratic equations, and multiplying polynomials.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Special Factoring: Differences of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Sample Problems From Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Check for college math readiness using this problem sampler. Problems cover high school algebra topics, including linear and quadratic equations, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, synthetic division, complex numbers and more....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Factor Quadratic Expressions With Negative Coefficients

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic expressions in which the coefficients a, b, and/or c are negative. Students can watch videos and follow along with notes. There is also practice...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Difference of Squares Intro

For Students 9th - 10th
Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Zero Product Principle to solve polynomial equations.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: The Sum and Difference of Cubes

For Students 9th - 10th
The method to factor sums and differences of perfect cubes is presented along with an example and several exercises to use for practice.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Factoring Quadratic Equations When a ? 1: Lesson 5

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will review how to factor and solve a quadratic equation when a ? 1. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Factoring Quadratic Equations when a ? 1."
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Completely

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners complete a worksheet on factoring expressions. An example problem and answer sheet is included.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Solve by Factoring Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners complete a worksheet on solving equations by factoring. An example problem and answer sheet is included.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Factoring Quadratics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines how to factor quadratics. The resource consists of detailed examples and explanations about the algebra concept.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The calculator factors expressions by expanding and combining like terms, dividing a greatest common factor, and identifying between two squares or factorable trinomials. An example expression and quick-start guide are included.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Introduction to Some Algebra Concelpts Using Cas

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This series of activities provides an introduction to some Algebra concelpts using CAS. The activities start with Algebra tiles and CAS. Patterning is modelled for the students so that they can construct the knowledge rather than be...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Simplifying Rational Expressions: It's Simple

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn to simplify rational expressions using factoring. Includes a short video [1:37] and a practice problem in a slideshow.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Numerical Approximation of Zeroes: The Midpoint Method

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explains the reasoning and methodology for the process of numerically approximating the zeroes of a non solvable polynomial.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor polynomial equations and apply the Zero-Product Property to solve them.
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Other

University of Wisconsin: Basic Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This college site offers a variety of problems and answers. Problems are divided into topic areas for easy access. Also offers quizzes with each topic.