Tools for Functioning
1. P/Q
2. Intermediate value theorem
3. synthetic division
4. Descartes rule of sign
5. general understanding of real roots versus complex roots
6. complex roots come in pairs
7. use the degree of the polynomial to your advantage

Secondary 3 Math Homework

Section 6.2:

17 - 33 odds; 47 and 51

Very useful links for Math 1050 students!

Math 1050 students,

I have reviewed the following videos and I believe them to be very useful in assisting you to overcome misunderstandings regarding how to factor higher degree polynomials.

I'm sorry about the ads, etc., but the videos are well done.

Long Division of Polynomials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znsUfxzpiGE

Synthentic Division/Remainder Theorem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ep4v_bweQ

Factoring - Focus on Sum/Difference of Two Cubes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqhJlmn6ESI

Factoring - 4th degree polynomial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY7Vpxvm62A

Factoring - a complete picture and review:
(Though this video is a little lone, it is a GREAT video that reviews all the concepts of factoring higher degree polynomials)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJvrhlqwCr0

Mr. Schiffman

Next Test: Friday, February 21