Know and apply the Factor Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a, p(a) = 0 if and only if (x – a) is a factor of p(x).
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
