Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Special Polynomials
Links to explanations for many different special polynomials.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
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.
Other
The Data Analysis Brief Book: Orthogonal Polynomials
A brief discussion of orthogonal polynomials that gives a couple of examples.
Other
Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares
Use this site to learn the trick to factoring when the polynomial is a difference of two perfect squares. The site contains examples that are easy to follow.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring using the difference of two squares . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Special Products of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the square of a binomial and use the sum and difference formula to find the product of binomials.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Special Products of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize patterns of polynomials that are the product of two binomials.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Special Cases(squares, Product of Sum and Difference)
Twenty-nine problems present a variety of problems working with polynomial special cases. 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"...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares
[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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Factoring Special Products: Perfect Square Trinomials
Solve perfect trinomial squares by factoring and explore the difference of perfect squares.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplication Involving Trinomials
This site shows you how to multiply a binomial and a trinomial using the vertical and horizontal methods. You can also see the steps necessary to cube a binomial.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Important Rules About Zeros
This algebra lesson explains some important rules about zeros (where graphs touch or cross the x-axis).
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Real Zeros
This algebra lesson shows how to graph polynomials with real zeros.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Multiplicities
This algebra lesson explains multiplicities and zeros.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Complex Zeros
This algebra lesson shows how to graph polynomials with complex zeros.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Polynomial Identities
Determine whether the stated polynomial identities are in fact true and whether the proofs given of such identities are valid. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factor Polynomials Using Special Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to use the patterns of special products in order to factor quadratic expressions.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Special Products
The difference of two squares and squaring binomials are the focus of this resource. Examples demonstrate how to multiply these special polynomials.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Special Binomial Products
The tutorial examines special binomial products. The resource consists of video tutorials, detailed examples, and explanations about the concept.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The Sum and Difference of Cubes
The method to factor sums and differences of perfect cubes is presented along with an example and several exercises to use for practice.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Special Products
Several special products are presented here, including expressions with two variables, squaring binomials and trinomials, and products involving cubes.