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