recognition of equivalent expressions and simplification of algebraic expressions involving different forms of polynomial and power functions, the use of distributive and exponent laws applied to these functions, and manipulation from one form of expression to an equivalent form
U1.AoS2.6
the connection between the roots of a polynomial function, its factors and the horizontal axis intercepts of its graph, including the remainder, factor and rational root theorems
U1.AoS2.7
solution of polynomial equations of low degree, numerically, graphically and algebraically, including numerical approximation of roots of simple polynomial functions using the bisection method algorithm
U1.AoS2.18
apply distributive and exponent laws to manipulate and simplify expressions involving polynomial and power function, by hand in simple cases
