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Brown Math: Solving Polynomial Equations
The many facets of factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations are explained here in great detail. Taking students from basic definitions through the Descartes Rule of Signs, this is a valuable tool for math classes.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Parabolas and Polynomial Equations
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at how parabolas and polynomial equations are used to study an object's flight path. The accompanying interactive component lets students explore and make comparisons of the flight paths...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Solving Polynomial Equations: Factoring
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Polynomial Equations and Inequalities
Eighteen problems present a variety of practice solving polynomial equations and inequalities. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Polynomial Equations
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include solving quadratic equations, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Fractional Equations
Use this site to learn how to eliminate the denominators to make solving these equations easier. Examples contain algebraic fractions with monomials and higher degree polynomials in the denominators.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving rational equations. Examples are included.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
This CoolMath resource will help students solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Solving Radical Equations
Gain an understanding of how to solve radical equations by viewing an example and a video lesson.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Equations
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Use Graphing to Solve Quadratic Equations
A quadratic equation is an equation that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a is not = 0. One way of solving a quadratic equation is by factoring. Another way of solving a quadratic equation is to solve it...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Solving Polynomials
Question and Answer forum about solving a polynomial equation. See how this problem was solved correctly.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Polynomial Equations of a Higher Degree
The lesson discusses solving and graphing polynomial equations of higher degree. The resource consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes an activity that...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Polynomial Inequalities
Demonstrates the 'factor table' method for solving polynomial inequalities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use the Zero Product Principle to solve polynomial equations.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Solving Polynomial Equations
A comprehensive look at the three main ways to find the roots of a polynomial: factoring, formulas, and the rational root theorem.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Polynomial Division: The Remainder and Factor Theorems
Thirty-nine problems present a variety of practice applying the remainder and factor theorems to polynomial division.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Examples of Polynomial Equations
To solve polynomials of higher degree, use synthetic division as demonstrated here. The Rational Zero Theorem, Upper and Lower Bound Theorem, and Descartes Rule of Signs are explained.
Elias Saab
Math Drills: Roots of Polynomial Functions Quiz
An interactive quiz which provides students with a problem involving a polynomial function to be solved. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Rational Equations (Advanced)
Solve equations that have one rational expression whose numerator and denominator are polynomial expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Equations Using Factoring
Twenty-eight problems present a variety of problems using factoring to solve equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...