
Apply the distributive property to multiply polynomials and collect like terms, then arrange the result in descending powers to reinforce exponent rules and practice polynomial product steps.
Perform polynomial long division with step-by-step examples to obtain the quotient and remainder, then express the result as quotient plus remainder over the denominator.
This lecture applies binomial square and binomial cube formulas, including the difference of cubes, with worked expansions like (x-1)^2, (6x+2)^2, (5y-3x)^2, and (3y-5x)^2.
Learn to factor cubes, including the difference of cubes, using a^3 ± b^3 and the identities (a ± b)(a^2 ∓ ab + b^2), then factor 125x^3 + 64 as (5x+4)(25x^2−20x+16).
Apply the binomial cube formula to expand (a ± b)^3, practice parsing terms and signs, and master the sum and difference of cubes through worked examples.
Apply the rational root theorem to list candidates from factor pairs of the constant term and leading coefficient, then verify actual roots with synthetic division.
Learn to perform binomial expansion with Pascal's triangle, identify coefficients from each row, assign decreasing powers, and expand expressions with positive and negative terms.
Apply the quadratic formula to find the roots of quadratic equations by identifying a, b, and c, computing the discriminant, and simplifying roots such as -1 ± sqrt(2).
Identify the parent function x^3, apply a horizontal stretch by 1/3, and shift left 6 and down 2 to transform the graph.
Identify vertical and horizontal asymptotes for rational functions, compute intercepts, and use sign analysis to sketch the graph.
Explore how to graph a rational function using reciprocal transformation, identify vertical and horizontal asymptotes, compute sample points, and sketch the curve from those features.
Master composite functions by identifying inner and outer functions and evaluating F(G(x)) step by step. Practice simplifying polynomials and fractions through multiple examples.
Practice finding inverse functions by swapping x and y, isolating y, and solving algebraically across several exercises.
This course is designed to help students practice the topics of polynomials and functions.
It provides exercises to help you navigate the topics of polynomials and functions in the class of Pre Calculus, while at the same time helps you reinforce concepts in Algebra.
If you take this course you will master the topics if:
-Arithmetic operations using polynomials (multiplication and long division of polynomials)
-Factorization (difference of perfect squares, greatest common factor, AC method, etc)
-Binomial expansion (Squared binomial, cubed binomial, Pascal's triangle etc.)
-Quadratic formula
-Parent functions
-Function transformation
-Rational functions
-Reciprocal transformation
-Composite functions
-Inverse functions