Zeros of Polynomial Functions

Essential Question

How are the zeros of a polynomial function related to an equation and graph of the function?

Student can...

model and solve problems using the zeros of a polynomial function

Goals

Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
Use the zeros of a polynomial function to sketch its graph.

Vocabulary

multiplicity of a zero

Helpful Videos

Factoring high degree polynomials to find zeros.

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Standards: HSA.SSE.A.2, HSA.APR.B.3, HSF.IF.C.7.C

Math Practices: 1, 3, 8

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