Word Problems Involving Polynomials ( Includes Factoring and Quadratic Equations )

Step by Step If solving an equation, put it in standard form with 0 on one side and simplify. [ ... Know how many roots to expect. [ ... If you're down to a linear or quadratic equation (degree 1 or 2), solve by inspection or the quadratic formula. [ ... Find one rational factor or root. ... Divide by your factor.