Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 4
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."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 7
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."
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Polynomials by Grouping
Twenty-five problems on factoring polynomials by grouping. To review the basics on this topic, click the "View Lesson" button at the top.
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Factoring
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving exponent problems and factoring polynomials. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
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.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form
All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Mathworld: Polynomial Factorization
This site discusses factoring of polynomials, giving a general definition, and many links to satisfy unfamiliar terminology. There are however very few examples.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Complex Numbers
Identify correctly factored forms of given polynomials. Factorizations may use complex numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Factoring Polynomials by Finding the Gcf
This WebMath online tool is useful for factoring polynomials by finding the greatest common factor. Simply plug the numbers in and you are on your way!
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring Over the Complex Numbers
S.O.S. Math provides information, including examples, on factoring over the complex numbers.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Factoring Fanatic
This activity is designed to give students practice in "finding" the correct factors to use when attempting to factor a trinomial. The students are provided with a Tic-Tac sheet to help them discover the relationship or pattern between...
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring With Negatives
These randomly generated polynomials allow you practice factoring. Some of the polynomials contain leading coefficients that are negative. Hints are available when needed and, when ready, you can check your answer.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring Helper
This interactive site allows you to enter a quadratic expression and work through the steps of factoring. Hints and the answer are available to help with the process.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
A detailed description of how to factor several types of polynomials is presented. Examples are provided to demonstrate the process.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 1
An interactive solver allows you to factor quadratic polynomials. The solver provides hints to help you factor before seeing the answer. Note: These quadratics have a leading coefficient of 1.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 2
Practice factoring trinomials with these randomly generated problems. Stuck on finding the right factors? Hints are available, as well as the answer. Continue practicing until you feel comfortable factoring.
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University: Roots Unique Factorization
This site from the Northern Illinois University contains relevant information about complex nth roots of unity. Includes important formulas.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Complex Numbers Factoring the Sum of Two Squares
Use this algebra lesson to learn how to factor the sum of two squares.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Sample Problems From Intermediate Algebra
Check for college math readiness using this problem sampler. Problems cover high school algebra topics, including linear and quadratic equations, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, synthetic division, complex numbers and more....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 1
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities." Includes...
Other
Interactive Algebra
This interactive site allows you to practice several algebraic concepts, including solving equations, factoring, and graphing. Problems are randomly generated and allow unlimited practice. Each link contains buttons that allow you to get...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
This lesson takes a look at the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. It gives information on solving multiplicity of roots and quadratic polynomials. Also gives a brief history and provides some learning exercises to practice.