Ch 5 - Polynomials, Polynomial Functions, and Factoring
Lecture Notes & Videos
Section 5-1
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
-----VIDEO: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Degree of a Polynomial in 2 Variables
-----VIDEO: Polynomial Functions: Part 1 of 3
-----VIDEO: Polynomial Functions: Part 2 of 3
-----VIDEO: Polynomial Functions: Part 3 of 3
Section 5-2
Multiplication of Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Prerequisite Skill for Multiplying Polynomials: Laws of Exponents
-----VIDEO: Multiplying Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Squaring a Binomial
-----REVIEW: Multiplying Polynomials Worksheet with Answers
Section 5-3
Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping
-----VIDEO: Factor By Grouping
-----VIDEO: Factoring Out a Binomial
-----VIDEO: Factoring Out a Negative Leading Coefficient
Section 5-4A
Factoring Trinomials (with Leading Coefficient of 1)
-----VIDEO: Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of 1
Section 5-4B
More Factoring Techniques
-----VIDEO: Factoring using a "U-Substitution" Method
-----VIDEO: Slide & Divide Method for Factoring ax^2 + bx + c
Graded Homework #2 Help <---- This was used prior to Fall 2020
Section 5-5A
Factoring Special Forms
-----VIDEO: Factoring the Difference of Two Squares
-----VIDEO: Factoring a Perfect Square Trinomial
-----VIDEO: Factoring Completely
-----VIDEO: Using Grouping to Obtain A Difference of 2 Squares (Factoring Technique)
Section 5-5B
More on Factoring Special Forms
-----VIDEO: Factoring the Sum or Difference of Two Cubes
-----VIDEO: Factoring with Negative Exponents
-----VIDEO: Factoring out a GCF that is a Fraction
-----VIDEO: Factoring Using the Rational Root Theorem
-----REVIEW: Factoring with the Rational Root Theorem with a KEY
Section 5-6
Developing an Overall Strategy for Factoring Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Factoring: Putting It All Together
-----VIDEO: Multiple Factoring Techniques
-----REVIEW: Mixed Factoring Review with a KEY
-----REVIEW: More Practice with Factoring WS with a KEY
** A College Algebra Student's Guide to Factoring Polynomials
Section 5-7A
Solving Polynomial Equations
-----VIDEO: Solving Polynomials Equations with the Zero Product Principle
Section 5-7B
Applications of Polynomial Equations
Sec 5-7B Blank Lecture Notes for Projecting in Class
-----VIDEO: Adjusting the Viewing Window and Locating the x-intercepts on a TI-84
Extra Example: Ch 5 Factoring
Chapter 5 Review Questions & Solutions
Extra Practice: Factoring Polynomials with Answers
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
-----VIDEO: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Degree of a Polynomial in 2 Variables
-----VIDEO: Polynomial Functions: Part 1 of 3
-----VIDEO: Polynomial Functions: Part 2 of 3
-----VIDEO: Polynomial Functions: Part 3 of 3
Section 5-2
Multiplication of Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Prerequisite Skill for Multiplying Polynomials: Laws of Exponents
-----VIDEO: Multiplying Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Squaring a Binomial
-----REVIEW: Multiplying Polynomials Worksheet with Answers
Section 5-3
Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping
-----VIDEO: Factor By Grouping
-----VIDEO: Factoring Out a Binomial
-----VIDEO: Factoring Out a Negative Leading Coefficient
Section 5-4A
Factoring Trinomials (with Leading Coefficient of 1)
-----VIDEO: Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of 1
Section 5-4B
More Factoring Techniques
-----VIDEO: Factoring using a "U-Substitution" Method
-----VIDEO: Slide & Divide Method for Factoring ax^2 + bx + c
Graded Homework #2 Help <---- This was used prior to Fall 2020
Section 5-5A
Factoring Special Forms
-----VIDEO: Factoring the Difference of Two Squares
-----VIDEO: Factoring a Perfect Square Trinomial
-----VIDEO: Factoring Completely
-----VIDEO: Using Grouping to Obtain A Difference of 2 Squares (Factoring Technique)
Section 5-5B
More on Factoring Special Forms
-----VIDEO: Factoring the Sum or Difference of Two Cubes
-----VIDEO: Factoring with Negative Exponents
-----VIDEO: Factoring out a GCF that is a Fraction
-----VIDEO: Factoring Using the Rational Root Theorem
-----REVIEW: Factoring with the Rational Root Theorem with a KEY
Section 5-6
Developing an Overall Strategy for Factoring Polynomials
-----VIDEO: Factoring: Putting It All Together
-----VIDEO: Multiple Factoring Techniques
-----REVIEW: Mixed Factoring Review with a KEY
-----REVIEW: More Practice with Factoring WS with a KEY
** A College Algebra Student's Guide to Factoring Polynomials
Section 5-7A
Solving Polynomial Equations
-----VIDEO: Solving Polynomials Equations with the Zero Product Principle
Section 5-7B
Applications of Polynomial Equations
Sec 5-7B Blank Lecture Notes for Projecting in Class
-----VIDEO: Adjusting the Viewing Window and Locating the x-intercepts on a TI-84
Extra Example: Ch 5 Factoring
Chapter 5 Review Questions & Solutions
Extra Practice: Factoring Polynomials with Answers