Zeros of a Cubic
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
9-12
30 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
This activity is a "green" activity if TI-Nspire is being used to respond to questions. (needing no paper)
Otherwise, students will need a copy of the worksheet, Zeros of a Cubic.
Otherwise, students will need a copy of the worksheet, Zeros of a Cubic.
Lessons
Zeros of a Cubic
Activity Overview
This activity introduces students to a relationship between the zeros of a cubic function with 3 distinct zeros.
Before the Activity
Students will need to know how to graph a tangent line to a point on a function.
During the Activity
Students will need the Zeros of a Cubic.tns file on their Nspire.
After the Activity
Follow-Up extension:
What did you notice and why do you think this happens?
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Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
9-12
30 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
This activity is a "green" activity if TI-Nspire is being used to respond to questions. (needing no paper)
Otherwise, students will need a copy of the worksheet, Zeros of a Cubic.
Otherwise, students will need a copy of the worksheet, Zeros of a Cubic.
Lessons
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