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    • Before the Activity Files

  • Subject Area

    • Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions

  • Author

    Lisa Blank

  • Level

    9-12
    College

  • Activity Time

    40 Minutes

  • Device
    • TI-Nspire™
    • TI-Nspire™ CAS
  • Other Materials
    Ratrootthm.tns Ratrootthm_Soln.tns Ratrootthm_TI_Nspire.doc Ratrootthm_worksheet_TI_Nspire.doc
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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

Download and make the TNS file available to students.