A-Level Maths Polynomials
Everything you need to know about polynomials for A-Level Maths. Save countless hours of time!
Polynomials Topics for A-Level Maths
This module will teach you the following:
Year 1
- Polynomial expressions
- Arithmetic operations on polynomials
- Graphs of polynomials
Year 2
- Simplifying algebraic fractions
What’s Included?
We’ve created 52 modules covering every Maths topic needed for A level, and each module contains:
- An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Editable revision handouts
- A glossary which covers the key terminologies of the module
- Topical mind maps for visualising the key concepts
- Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall and confidence-based repetition
- A quiz with accompanying answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
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What Are Polynomials?
Polynomial expressions
Quadratic expression consists of a coefficient of x2. It is in the form of ax2+bx+c=0 where a is a non-zero number, b and c can be any real number.
Cubic expression consists of coefficient of x3. It is in the form of ax3 + bx2 + cx + d = 0 where a is a non-zero number, b, c and d can be any real number. For example: 3x3 – 2x2 + x – 1, p3 – 1 and z3 – 2z2 + 1.
The above described expressions are called polynomials. The order of a polynomial is equal to the highest power of variable it contains. For example, order of a quartic expression is 4.
Turning points:
- A n-order polynomial has a maximum of n-1 turning points.
- At repeated roots, the curve touches the x-axis at those points
Arithmetic operations of polynomials:
- Addition or subtraction: like terms
- Multiplication: term by term
- Division: long division method
Finding nature of curves:
- To find the nature of curves:
- x→∞, substitute a large positive value for x.
- x→ -∞, substitute a large negative value for x.
Graphs of polynomials:
- Shape of curve varies with respect to:
- Order of the polynomial
- Sign of the highest power of the variable.
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