Unit 4 · 3 skills
Expressions, Quadratics & Polynomials
Expand, factor, solve, and handle the tricky equations.
- 5 lessons
- 150 min of lessons so far
- Unit boss
Skills covered
- A1 · StructuresExpressions: Expand & FactorModular Tank Segments
- A5 · StructuresQuadratics & PolynomialsParabolic Bulkheads
- A6 · StructuresRational & Radical EquationsCryogenic Insulation
Lessons
- 4.1Polynomial OperationsCombine, add, subtract, and multiply polynomials without losing a sign.
- 4.2Factoring & Algebraic IdentitiesFactor common factors, trinomials, and special products quickly and accurately.
- 4.3Solving QuadraticsChoose factoring, square roots, the quadratic formula, or Desmos for any quadratic.
- 4.4Polynomial Zeros & StructureConnect zeros, factors, remainders, and polynomial graphs in hard ACT problems.
- 4.5Rational & Radical EquationsRespect domains, clear denominators, isolate radicals, and reject extraneous roots.
Challenge sets
Optional, hardest-level questions at the end of each lesson. This is where a 36 is won.