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Polynomials Scavenger Hunt
To view the slideshow, click on “Slide Show” tab, then select
“From Beginning”.
Use these slides to locate the answers to the questions on your
worksheet. It is your job to “HUNT” for the information at
each website.
Write the answers on your worksheet as you find them,
being sure to follow all directions.
Question #1
State the definition of a polynomial and give an example of a polynomial
based upon your definition.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/polynomial.html
Question #2
Complete the chart, giving the name of the polynomial based upon its degree. Then give an example of each type of polynomial (NOT the
ones found on the website).
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/degree-expression.html
Question #3
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polydiv2.htm
Question #4
State the Rational Zeros Theorem.
http://www.sparknotes.com/math/algebra2/polynomials/section4.rhtml
Question #5
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/FindingZeroesOfPolynomials.aspx
Question #6
What is synthetic division?
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/synthdiv.htm
Question #7
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/SyntheticDivision.html
Question #8
Who was the first person to fully prove the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which simply states that a
polynomial of degree n has n complex roots?
http://www2.washjeff.edu/users/mwoltermann/dorrie/23.pdf
Question #9
http://www.webgraphing.com/graphing_intermediate.jsp
Question #10
Give at least three specific examples of how polynomials can be used in
the real world.
http://www.ehow.com/about_6319219_everyday-use-polynomials.html