Maths AA-HL 2.12.7 Sum and product of the roots of polynomial equations

Sum and product of the roots of polynomial equations – Maths IB AA – HL

Description: 

This Maths PowerPoint presentation is an engaging and well-structured resource focused on the Sum and Product of the Roots of Polynomial Equations, tailored for the IB Analysis and Approaches Higher Level syllabus. Spanning 11 well designed slides, it introduces Viète’s formulas and explores how the sum and product of the roots relate to the coefficients of quadratic, cubic, and higher-degree polynomials.

Through clear, step-by-step examples, students learn to apply these relationships to solve polynomial equations and construct new ones based on given roots. The content encourages analytical thinking and links algebraic theory with practical application.

A detailed lesson plan using an inquiry-based approach is included, supporting student discovery and active learning. The package also features a worksheet with exam-style questions and full solutions, ideal for classroom practice, assessments, or independent study.

This Maths resource is perfect for helping students deepen their understanding of polynomial behavior and strengthen their problem-solving skills.

Content:

• PowerPoint presentation
• Detailed Lesson Plan (pdf)
• Worksheet with Exam style questions and Solutions (pdf)

File size:

• PPTX (327 KB)
• PDF (290 KB)
• PDF (376 KB)

Number of slides:

11 slides

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