Understanding Third Degree Polynomials

The video explores an algebra problem involving a third-degree polynomial with given roots and a y-intercept. The problem is not fully defined, allowing for multiple solutions based on the choice of a variable 'a'. The instructor explains polynomial roots, formulates the polynomial, and solves for coefficients. Different solutions are explored, and graphs are used to illustrate the results. The video concludes by highlighting the infinite solutions possible due to the lack of constraints.

What is the main issue with the algebra problem presented in the video?

• It has too many zeros.

• It lacks a clear question.

• It is not a polynomial problem.

• It is missing some information.

How many zeros can a third-degree polynomial have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in the polynomial?

• It determines the degree of the polynomial.

• It is the y-intercept.

• It is one of the roots.

• It scales the polynomial.

What does the y-intercept tell us about the polynomial?

• The third root.

• The constant term 'd'.

• The value of 'b'.

• The value of 'a'.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

If 'a' is set to 1, what is the value of 'b'?

• 2

• -1

• 0

• 1

What happens to the polynomial if 'a' is set to -1?

• It becomes a quadratic polynomial.

• It has a repeated root.

• It has a distinct third root.

• It has no real roots.

What is the value of 'c' when 'a' is 1?

• 1

• 0

• 3

• -3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the sum of a, b, c, and d when a is 1?

• -4

• 0

• 2

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What is the third root 'r3' when 'a' is 1?

• 0

• -1

• 1

• 2

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What does the video suggest about the number of solutions to the problem?

• There is only one solution.

• There are two solutions.

• There are infinite solutions.

• There are no solutions.

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