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Handout
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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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Even & Odd Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the formula of a polynomial function, determine whether that function is even, odd, or neither. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: The Remainder and the Factor Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial contains a lesson about the remainder and factor theorems along with practice problems.
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Website
Cool Math

Coolmath: Polynomial Long Division Freaky Things That Can Happen Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource will help students understand how to apply long division to polynomials.
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Website
Cool Math

Coolmath: Polynomials Long Division Freaky Things That Can Happen Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource will help students understand how to apply long division to polynomials.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 11.12 Remainder Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson explores polynomial division with remainders, and the important relationship between a polynomial's remainders and its solutions.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.11 Dividing Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
There are a variety of methods that can be used to divide polynomials. This section will explore the process of using a couple of these methods, as well as when to use one versus another and why.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Quotient Remainder Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Quotient Remainder Theorem is explained.
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Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Examples of Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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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Handout
Curated OER

Real Roots of Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A thorough abstract treatment of how to find the roots of a polynomial function. The site explains how to divide polynomials and the remainder theorem. The language is a bit technical, but the examples are good.
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Handout
Curated OER

Synthetic Division

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A step-by-step example problem and explanation of synthetic division is provided.
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Activity
Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: Long and Synthetic Polynomial Division [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A college professor's detailed notes show how to divide polynomials based on the method for dividing integers.
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Activity
Washington State University

Washington State University: Long Polynomial Division

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains a detailed example of long division of polynomials.
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Activity
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Remainder and Factor Theorems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to two important uses of synthetic substitution, the remainder theorem and the factor theorem. Includes examples and sample problems with solutions.
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Handout
Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive look at the three main ways to find the roots of a polynomial: factoring, formulas, and the rational root theorem.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Mathworld.com contains a brief lesson on polynomials. This site explains what it means to be a polynomial in technical terms, gives identities for several special polynomials, and numerous links to related topics and terminology.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Evaluating Polynomials With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson shows how the Remainder Theorem can be used to evaluate a polynomial for a given x value. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Evaluating Polynomials With The Remainder Theorem."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Evaluating Polynomials With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson shows how the Remainder Theorem can be used to evaluate a polynomial for a given x value. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Evaluating Polynomials With The Remainder Theorem."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Evaluating Polynomials With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 6

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson shows how the Remainder Theorem can be used to evaluate a polynomial for a given x value. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Evaluating Polynomials With The Remainder Theorem."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the linear factorization theorem to find a particular function polynomial passing through a point given the zeros of that function. It is 2 of 7 in the series titled "Finding A Polynomial Passing Through A Point."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the linear factorization theorem to find a particular function polynomial passing through a point given the zeros of that function. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Finding A Polynomial Passing Through A Point."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 7

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the linear factorization theorem to find a particular function polynomial passing through a point given the zeros of that function. It is 7 of 7 in the series titled "Finding A Polynomial Passing Through A Point."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
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Activity
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...