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Using Synthetic Substitution and The Factor Theorem to determine Factors of Polynomials
In this synthetic substitution activity, students evaluate three different function at specified points. Students also determine if given factors are factors of four specific polynomials. Additionally students use the Factor...
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Factoring by Grouping, Synthetic Substitution, and Sums and Differences of Cubes
In this factoring worksheet, learners factor twelve expressions by grouping. Students factor fourteen sums and differences of cubes problems and eight synthetic substitution problems.
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Exercise Set 3.3: Dividing Polynomials
In this dividing polynomials worksheet, high schoolers divide 42 polynomials. Students factor polynomials using synthetic division and long division.
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The Remainder and Factor Theorems
In this remainder and factor theorems worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they divide using synthetic division and write their answer in the form given. Then, students use synthetic division to find...
EngageNY
Modeling Riverbeds with Polynomials (part 1)
Many things in life take the shape of a polynomial curve. Learners design a polynomial function to model a riverbed. Using different strategies, they find the flow rate through the river.
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Final Exam Review: College Algebra
In this final exam review activity,s students solve systems of equations, polynomials and factor quadratic equations. They identify the slope of a line and write linear equations. Students use Cramer's rule, graphing,...
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Trade and the Global Economy
High schoolers discuss the role of trade and a global economy. As a class, they identify the costs and benefits of trade and how it is being questioned in today's society. They discover what is imported to the United States and the...
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Remainder and Factor Theorems
An introduction to two important uses of synthetic substitution, the remainder theorem and the factor theorem. Includes examples and sample problems with solutions.
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.
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Vision Technology for the Totally Blind
An interesting application of wearable computing that is helping blind people "see". vOICe technology uses synthetic (bionic) vision through auditory video representations, combined with current brain implant and retinal implant...