Solving polynomial equations
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Lesson Summary:
This lesson teaches how to solve polynomial equations by factoring and using the zero product property. The instructor uses real-life examples, such as a diver jumping off a cliff, to explain how to apply this method. The lesson also covers how to solve equations with multiple variables and checking solutions. By the end of the lesson, students will have a clear understanding of how to solve polynomial equations using factoring.
Lesson Description:
Solving polynomial equations by factoring, using the zero product property.
Additional Resources:
- Polynomial Equations HW - Homework with answers dealing with solving polynomial equations by factoring.
- Factoring Quiz - Quiz on factoring
- Factoring Test - Test on factoring.
- Lesson Slides - Slides that are written on from the lesson.
Questions answered by this video:
- How do you solve polynomial equations?
- What is the zero product property?
- How do you use the zero product property?
- When do you use factoring?
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Staff Review
This lesson gives a great explanation on how to solve polynomial equations using factoring. It makes the zero product property make sense, and it gives a good understanding of why factoring is useful. Finally, the resources are excellent -- test your understanding of factoring with homework, a quiz, and a test, all designed to ensure that you have mastered the concept.
