Learn how to use Descartes rule of signs and the fundamental theorem of algebra

Learn how to use Descartes rule of signs and the fundamental theorem of algebra

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video tutorial covers the process of finding polynomial zeros, including rational, irrational, and complex zeros. It introduces Descartes' Rule of Signs as a method to determine the number of real positive, real negative, and complex zeros without extensive calculations. The tutorial demonstrates the application of this rule and evaluates the function for negative zeros, concluding with a summary of the findings.

Read more

3 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of determining the number of real negative zeros using Descartes' rule.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can you use a table to summarize the number of real and complex zeros of a polynomial?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the fundamental theorem of algebra in relation to the number of zeros of a polynomial?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF