Algebra 2 5-6 Guided Practice: The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

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14 questions
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Solve It! The first graph shows the three complex number solutions of the equation:

The second graph shows the six solutions of the equation:
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Solve It: How many complex number solutions does this equation have?

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Take Note: Graph a parabola that represents a quadratic function with no real zeros.

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Take Note: How many linear factors can a 4th-degree polynomial be factored into? Enter only a number.

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Take Note: Summarize The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.

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Take Note: For each function graphed on the right, identify its number of roots, numbers of real and complex roots, and the related equation.

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  • has 2 roots
  • has 1 real root & 1 complex root
  • has 2 real roots & 0 complex roots
  • has 2 complex roots & 0 real roots
  • represents y=x^{2}+2x+2
  • represents y=x^{2}-4
  • represents y=x^{2}-2x+1
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Problem 1 Got It?

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Take Note: Summarize the four-step process used in Problem 1 to find all of the roots of the polynomial equation. You may use the canvas to help illustrate your written summary.

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Problem 2 Got It? What are all the zeros of the function?
Select all that apply.

Problem 2 Got It? The graph of f(x) is shown.

Recall: The maximum number of turning points of a polynomial function is always one less than the degree of the function.
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Problem 2 Got It? Use turning points to explain why the graph does not show all of the real zeros of the function.

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🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the mathematical content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?