A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to create a function.

Concepts

factoring polynomials, factoring quadratics, identity, complex numbers, complex roots

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin with a review of factoring quadratic expressions including special patterns
• Use the graph of the polynomial to connect to the factored form

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson builds directly from the previous lessons in the series

Pros

• Detailed teacher notes provide advice on transitions and developing new concepts
• Resources include worked-out answer keys

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-CN.C.7 HSN-CN.C.8 HSA-REI.B.4.a MP3 MP7