What is the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra?

What is the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra?

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Does every polynomial function have a solution? The answer can be found through the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra! This tutorial introduces you to the theorem and explains how its meaning.

Keywords:

  • definition
  • fundamental theorem of algebra
  • roots
  • zeros
  • polynomial function
  • complex
  • imaginary
  • real
  • degree
  • number of zeros

Background Tutorials

  • Real Number Definitions

      • What's a Real Number?What's a Real Number?

      What's a Real Number?

      Real numbers are numbers that can be found on the number line. This includes both the rational and irrational numbers. This tutorial explains real numbers and gives some great examples. Take a look!

  • Degrees of Monomials and Polynomials

      • How Do You Find the Degree of a Polynomial?How Do You Find the Degree of a Polynomial?

      How Do You Find the Degree of a Polynomial?

      Terms and polynomials can't run a fever, but they do have degrees! This tutorial will tell you all about the degree of a term and of a polynomial and will show you how to find it!

  • Parent Functions

      • What is a Constant Function?What is a Constant Function?

      What is a Constant Function?

      Have you ever seen a horizontal line? Then you've seen a constant function! This tutorial introduces constant functions and shows you examples of their equations and graphs!

  • Imaginary and Complex Numbers

      • What is an Imaginary Number?What is an Imaginary Number?

      What is an Imaginary Number?

      Imaginary numbers are used to help us work with numbers that involve taking the square root of a negative number. In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to imaginary numbers and learn that they're a type of complex number.