Section 6.5 Theorems about Roots of Polynomial Equations Objective: Students will be able to solve equations using Theorems involving roots. Rational Root Theorem Irrational Root Theorem Imaginary Root Theorem Homework
Rational Root Theorem If p/q is in simplest form and is a rational root of the polynomial equation …., with integer coefficients, then p must be a factor of …, and q must be a factor of ….
Irrational Root Theorem Let a and b be rational numbers and let a+√b is a root of a polynomial equation with rational coefficients, then the conjugate a-√b is also a root.
Imaginary Root Theorem If the imaginary number a+bi is a root of a polynomial equation with real coefficients, then the conjugate a-bi is also a root.
6.5 Homework Page 333: 1-6 even, 12-24 even