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Math Planet

Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 11.13 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra is really the foundation on which most of the study of Algebra is built. In simple terms it says that every polynomial has zeros. That means that every polynomial can be factored and set equal to zero....
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Polynomials: Definition and Evaluation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great lesson on polynomials is found at this Purplemath resource. Provides a clear definition of what a polynomial is, tells how to tell what the different degrees of a polynomial are, and how to simplify polynomials by combining like...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: First Degree Monomials and Binomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will apply basic operations to monomial and binomial expressions after recognizing the characteristics of polynomials.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes and Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Polynomials are defined, then the parts of a polynomial are identified. The resource also gives examples of different types of polynomials.
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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Divide Polynomials With Remainders

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rewrite rational expressions of the form a(x)/b(x), where a(x) and b(x) are polynomials, in the form q(x)+r(x)/b(x), where q(x) and r(x) are polynomials and the degree of r(x) is less than the degree of b(x). Students receive immediate...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Divide Polynomials by Monomials (With Remainders)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rewrite rational expressions of the form a(x)/b(x), where a(x) is a polynomial and b(x) is a monomial, in the form q(x)+r(x)/b(x), where q(x) and r(x) are polynomials and the degree of r(x) is less than the degree of b(x). Students...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Divide Polynomials by Linear Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rewrite rational expressions of the form a(x)/b(x), where a(x) is a polynomial and b(x) is a linear binomial, in the form q(x)+r(x)/b(x), where q(x) and r(x) are polynomials and the degree of r(x) is less than the degree of b(x)....
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Increasing and Decreasing

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This algebra lesson explains how to find where a polynomial is increasing, decreasing or neither.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Absolute Maximums and Minimums

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This algebra lesson explains how to find the absolute maximums and minimums (extrema) of a polynomial.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Maximums and Minimums

For Students 6th - 8th
Find out how to find relative minimums and maximums of the typical polynomial.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Polynomial Functions and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Basic Shapes Even Degree (Intro to Zeros)

For Students 6th - 8th
This algebra lesson explains the basic shapes of the graphs of even degree polynomials and gives an introduction to zeros.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Basic Shapes Odd Degree (Intro to Zeros)

For Students 6th - 8th
This algebra lesson explains the basic shapes of the graphs of odd degree polynomials and gives an introduction to zeros.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Quadratic Methods (Challenge)

For Students 9th - 10th
Factor "advanced" polynomials (i.e. polynomials of various degrees and or with two variables) using quadratic factorization methods. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes, Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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....
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Taylor Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn to define a Taylor polynomial approximation to a function f of degree n about a point x = a. They also learn to graph convergence of Taylor polynomials. They use Taylor polynomials to approximate function values.
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Other

Oakton: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides introductory information dealing with polynomials such as definitions, uses, etc.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on polynomial functions. Topics include degree, roots, and graphing.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials Using Structure

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor complex polynomials (i.e. polynomials of various degrees and or with two variables) using special product factorization methods. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Quadratic Methods (Challenge)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor 'advanced' polynomials (i.e. polynomials of various degrees and or with two variables) using quadratic factorization methods.