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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to factor polynomials completely.
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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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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving exponent problems and factoring polynomials. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Zeroes/roots of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the root or zero of a polynomial with this reference guide. Includes definitions, step-by-step instructions on how to find all the zeroes for a given polynomial, and multiple examples. Also included is a description of The...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this set of questions, students will find the x-intercepts of a polynomial function, factor a polynomial, and determine the number of solutions of a polynomial equation. Questions are multiple choice and true/false; solutions are...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Second Degree and Higher Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will apply the four basic operations to polynomials and factor polynomials.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A apr.b.3 and a apr.b.2: Graphing From Factors Iii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The task has students use the remainder theorem to deduce a linear factor of a cubic polynomial, and then to completely factor the polynomial. Aligns with A-APR.B.3 and A-APR.B.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr: Zeroes & Factorization: Non Polynomial

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The goal of this task is to show via a concrete example that the property of polynomials is not shared by all functions when zero is involved. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Review Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This page includes a tutorial which teaches you how to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of a polynomial, factor out the GCF of a polynomial, factor a polynomial with four terms by grouping, factor trinomials, and factor a difference...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module through which students learn about polynomials including scientific notation, adding and subtracting polynomials, multiplying polynomials, factors and greatest common factor, factoring trinomials, and special factors.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Solving Polynomial Equations: Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this tutorial, you'll learn to write polynomial equations in standard form, to use the zero factor property, and to solve polynomial equations by factoring.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factoring Polynomials Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review factoring polynomials. Examples are included.
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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...
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Math Planet

Math Planet: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Gain an understanding of how to factor polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Quadratic Methods

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor polynomials that are the product of a monomial and a quadratic expression, then further factor the quadratic expression. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factoring by Grouping

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to factor and solve certain polynomials by grouping.
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Other

Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a brief explanation to topics that are prerequisites to studying calculus. Among these operations factoring of polynomials. Special polynomials such as conjugates and differences of squares are also mentioned.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.
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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: Factorization Using Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring trinomials, including those with leading coefficient other than 1. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 1: Special Products of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Gain an understanding of special products of polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:19]
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Math Planet

Math Planet: Factor Polynomials on the Form of Ax^2 + Bx +C

For Students 9th - 10th
You can factor polynomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c. If a is positive, then ax^2+bx+c=(x+m)(ax+n) where c = m*n, a*c = p*q and b = p+q = a*m + n