How to Solve Polynomials
Determine whether you have a linear polynomial.. Set the equation to equal zero.. Isolate the variable term.
Steps
1
Determine whether you have a linear polynomial.
Determine whether you have a linear polynomial.
2
Set the equation to equal zero.
Set the equation to equal zero.
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Isolate the variable term.
Isolate the variable term.
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Solve for the variable.
Solve for the variable.
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Determine whether you have a quadratic polynomial.
Determine whether you have a quadratic polynomial.
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Make sure the polynomial is written in order of degree.
Make sure the polynomial is written in order of degree.
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Set the equation to equal zero.
Set the equation to equal zero.
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Rewrite the expression as a four-term expression.
Rewrite the expression as a four-term expression.
9
Factor by grouping.
Factor by grouping.
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Factor the second group.
Factor the second group.
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Rewrite the polynomial as two binomials.
Rewrite the polynomial as two binomials.
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Find the first root, or solution.
Find the first root, or solution.
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Find the second root, or solution.
Find the second root, or solution.
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