Precalc:

The exam will cover primarily chapter 2. You'll find the problem packet handed out in class further down the page.

There are some IXL links at the bottom of the post.

Key Polynomial Topics:

• long division with polynomials (for oblique asymptotes)

• Determine Possible Rational Zeros

• End Behavior based on the lead term of polynomial

• Descartes Rule of Signs

• Determine the x & y-intercepts of a polynomial (mostly for graph matching multiple-choice problems)

Other Key Topics:

• Solving rational equations

• Graph-matching multiple-choice of rational functions (determine asymptotes, intercepts, end behavior)

• Solving polynomial & rational non-linear inequalities

IXL-Related Modules

Polynomials

• Divide polynomials using long division

• Find the roots of factored polynomials

• Rational root theorem

• Descartes' Rule of Signs

• Match polynomials and graphs

• Solve quadratic inequalities

Rational Functions

• Rational functions: asymptotes and excluded values

• Solve rational equations