Algebra Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
Example
Multiplicity of Roots
Example
Rational Root Theorem This limits the number of possible rational solutions to a polynomial
Rational Root Theorem
Rational Zero Theorem
Rational Zero Theorem - Practice
Finding Rational Roots - Process The process of finding rational roots –List all possible rational roots –Check the roots with synthetic division If the result is not zero, cross off from list If the result is zero, rewrite problem and repeat
Example - Process
Rational Zero Theorem
Irrational Root Theorem Conjugates
Example
Rational Zero Theorem
Practice Problems
Homework Pages 442 – , 28, 30, 32, 34, 53, 54