Finding Rational Zeros (Day 1) Algebra 2: Section 6.6 Finding Rational Zeros (Day 1)
Definitions Rational Zeros Rational numbers that gives an answer of zero when plugged into the function Where the graph of the function crosses the x-axis
The Rational Zero Theorem If a function has integer coefficients, then every rational zero is in this form……division:
Examples Only find all possible rational zeros
Steps to find rational zeros of a function List all the possible rational zeros Narrow down possible rational zeros using graphing calculator Test the possible rational zeros using synthetic division “Factor the polynomial and solve” and/or “Use the quadratic formula” and/or “Continue to test more possible zeros using synthetic division”…(tomorrow) Solve
Examples List all possible rational zeros Narrow Down Possible Rational Zeros
Use synthetic division to find rational zero (Check first candidate -3) Factor and Solve the Polynomial
Homework P.362 #15 - 22 all #24 & 26 (explain directions!)
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Finding Rational Zeros (Day 2) Algebra 2: Section 6.6 Finding Rational Zeros (Day 2)
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Examples List all possible rational zeros Narrow Down Possible Rational Zeros
Use synthetic division to find rational zero (Check first candidate -2/3) Factor, then use synthetic division again
Factor, then solve using quadratic and zero product property
Homework P.363 #48-58 evens, omit #54