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Going Back To Your Roots

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Complex Numbers
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
Math: College Algebra: Polynomial Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Going Back To Your Roots

Activity Overview

In this activity, students apply the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra in determining the complex roots of polynomial functions. The theorem is applied both algebraically and graphically, utilizing features of TI-Nspire CAS technology to enhance student understanding.

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Complex Numbers
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
Math: College Algebra: Polynomial Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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