Exploring Polynomial Root Multiplicity

What happens when multiple factors of a polynomial represent the same root? Vary the sliders for the roots and describe what happens to the graph as two roots coincide.

 

Chris Harrow —

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
algebra  multiplicity  polynomial  roots 
Target Group (Age)
15 – 18
Language
English (United States)
 
 
 
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