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Rational Roots of Polynomial Functions

Author
Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
Level
9-12
College
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
Ratrootthm.tns Ratrootthm_Soln.tns Ratrootthm_TI_Nspire.doc Ratrootthm_worksheet_TI_Nspire.doc
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Lessons

Rational Roots of Polynomial Functions

Activity Overview

In this activity, students apply the Rational Root Theorem in determining the rational roots of 4 polynomial functions. Results of the application of the theorem are compared to results obtained graphically to identify the presence of irrational roots.

Before the Activity

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Author
Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
Level
9-12
College
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
Ratrootthm.tns Ratrootthm_Soln.tns Ratrootthm_TI_Nspire.doc Ratrootthm_worksheet_TI_Nspire.doc
Resource Types
Lessons
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