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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.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Wrecks Factor: Factor Simple and Harder Quadratics
In this game, you must send rescuers to ships trapped in the Bermuda Triangle by first decoding their coordinates that were given to you as quadratic expressions. As you decode the coordinates, you must draw a search area on a grid that...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Factoring by Mack"
This strategy for factoring trinomials will eliminate the trial-and-error method used in most textbooks.The lesson will be a direct teaching lesson. With the teacher lecturing and the students taking notes and then having the students...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Difference of Squares Intro
Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving quadratic equations by factoring.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
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,...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply quadratic factoring techniques to solve real-world problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quadratics by Factoring (Intro)
Solve quadratic equations of the form x^2+bx+c=0 that can be rewritten according to their linear factors.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Using Cross Multiplication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving rational equations using cross-multiplication.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Methods for Solving Quadratic Functions
[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."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Trigonometry: Trigonometric Equations Using Factoring
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving trigonometric equations using factoring, square roots, and the quadratic formula.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solve Equations Using Structure
Solve advanced equations by strategically using quadratic factorization methods. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Cre: Ecuaciones Cuadraticas
In Spanish. Clear step by step directions, explanations and example problems of quadratic equations. Explains factorization, the quadratic formula, and completing the square.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Algebra Tiles
This resource is about factoring linear and quadratic expressions in one variable, evaluating them at a given value of the variable, multiplying factors to find the expanded form of the expression, and solving linear and quadratic...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Solve Equations Using Structure
Solve advanced equations by strategically using quadratic factorization methods.
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Zero Product Property
The zero product property allows you to solve a quadratic equation by converting it into two linear equations. This is a common strategy of algebra--to break down a problem into simpler parts, each solved by previously learned methods.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To
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.
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.
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...
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University of Wisconsin: Basic Algebra
This college site offers a variety of problems and answers. Problems are divided into topic areas for easy access. Also offers quizzes with each topic.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Calculator Index
These WyzAnt online graphing utilities help you calculate just about anything in algebra, including solving linear and quadratic equations to factoring polynomials. This a great tool for checking homework.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Find Imaginary Solutions: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you will learn about the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, and how to apply it to various functions. You will also review using the quadratic equation to find...