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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in factoring a general polynomial, including using the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Shows how to "cheat" with a graphing calculator.
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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
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Synthetic Division

For Students 9th - 10th
Synthetic division is thoroughly explained using long division as a starting point. The examples are very detailed and provide the steps necessary for completing the process of synthetic division.
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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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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Polynomials Review for Test

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used to review multiplication/division of monomials, scientific notation, and exponential growth and decay. It uses the Activote.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Find Imaginary Solutions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students are finding complex roots of polynomials and applications of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students examine guided notes, review...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Simplifying Rational Expressions: It's Simple

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn to simplify rational expressions using factoring. Includes a short video [1:37] and a practice problem in a slideshow.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Exponent Properties With Variable Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers the product and quotient properties of exponents.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving rational equations. Examples are included.
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Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Methods for Solving Quadratic Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies factoring a quadratic equation to other types of polynomials that are in "quadratic form."
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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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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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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factor Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Purplemath.com discusses the Factor Theorem, explaining its relationship to the Remainder Theorem. The lesson has a link to synthetic division, a key to discovering if a value is a root.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Rational Zeros and the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-four problems present a variety of practice applying the Rational Zeros Theorem and The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra in different situations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Simplify Rational Expressions: Common Binomial Factors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression and cancel out common binomial terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Simplify Rational Expressions: Common Monomial Factors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression and cancel out common monomial factors. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Simplify Rational Expressions (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression using advanced methods, and cancel out common terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive...
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Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The calculator factors expressions by expanding and combining like terms, dividing a greatest common factor, and identifying between two squares or factorable trinomials. An example expression and quick-start guide are included.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr the Missing Coefficient

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to emphasize the use of the Remainder Theorem as a method for determining structure in polynomials in equations, and in this particular instance, as a replacement for division of polynomials. Aligns with...
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplying Rational (Fractional) Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this site to learn how to simplify rational expressions when multiplication is required. You can practice what you have learned using the problems provided.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Systems of Polar Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graphing equations on polar graphs and finding points of intersection.

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