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5280 Math

Polygon Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Zeroes and Factorization of a General Polynomial

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
These four problems will guide your class through the idea behind the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n roots. Use the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Zeroes and factorization of a quadratic polynomial I

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
This activity uses the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a function to guide your class to see the relationship between zeros and factors of a general quadratic, which can later be generalized to the Remainder...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Zeroes and factorization of a non polynomial function

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Functions behaving badly: the squaring function and the absolute value function are both zero at x=0. Yet when you divide each by x, different things happen. Here, your class will explore each scenario as a means to adding depth to their...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring Integers

For Students 9th - 10th
This S.O.S. tutorial gives students a basic review of factoring integers. Follow the tutorial to refresh your skills involving the rules for factoring numbers. Contains practice problems with links to the answers.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Links to numerous question/answer sessions on factoring polynomials.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Factor a Polynomial With Three Terms Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This WebMath site allows a student to type in any trinomial and find the factorization of that trinomial and an explanation.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Polynomials by Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-five problems on factoring polynomials by grouping. To review the basics on this topic, click the "View Lesson" button at the top.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Polynomial Factorization

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site discusses factoring of polynomials, giving a general definition, and many links to satisfy unfamiliar terminology. There are however very few examples.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Factoring Polynomials by Finding the Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath online tool is useful for factoring polynomials by finding the greatest common factor. Simply plug the numbers in and you are on your way!
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Other

Interactive Algebra: Factoring With Negatives

For Students 9th - 10th
These randomly generated polynomials allow you practice factoring. Some of the polynomials contain leading coefficients that are negative. Hints are available when needed and, when ready, you can check your answer.
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Other

Interactive Algebra: Factoring Helper

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site allows you to enter a quadratic expression and work through the steps of factoring. Hints and the answer are available to help with the process.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of how to factor several types of polynomials is presented. Examples are provided to demonstrate the process.
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Other

Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 1

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive solver allows you to factor quadratic polynomials. The solver provides hints to help you factor before seeing the answer. Note: These quadratics have a leading coefficient of 1.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Complex Numbers Factoring the Sum of Two Squares

For Students 5th - 9th
Use this algebra lesson to learn how to factor the sum of two squares.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Greatest Common Factor 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-four problems present a variety of problems working with finding the greatest common factor and finding prime factorizations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
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Other

College of Early Learning: Algebra Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site uses pictures to discuss dimension and base. The algebraic naming of measurements is included as well as factoring polynomial numbers.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Finding a Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson from WyzAnt, students learn how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) for numbers and expressions. There are practice problems and a GCF calculator for assistance.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Math a Review 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This StudyCards stack enables students to review concepts in algebra, arithmetic, and geometry, in preparation for the Math A Exam held in New York. They solve problems involving scientific notation, factoring, linear equations, rate of...