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Math 10 Q2 Module 2
Math 10 Q2 Module 2
Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Mathematics
Quarter 2 - Module 2:
Problems Involving Polynomial Functions
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What I Need to Know
In this module you will apply the concepts of polynomial functions to
real – life situations. You learned already that polynomial functions are
mathematical models used to represent more complicated situations in
physics, economics, meteorology, ecology, biology, and others. You are now in
your last year in junior high school. In this level and in the higher levels of
your education, you might ask the question: What are math problems and
solutions for? In what other fields are the mathematical concepts like
functions used? How are these concepts applied?
The ultimate goal of this module is for you to answer these questions:
How are polynomial functions related to other fields of study? How are these
used in solving real-life problems and in decision making?
As you go through this module, you are expected to solve real-life
problems (like area and volume, deforestation, revenue-advertising expense
situations, etc.) that can be modelled with polynomial functions.
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What’s In
For each given polynomial function, describe or determine the
following, then sketch the graph. You may use graphing utilities to help
you sketch the graph.
a. leading term
b. leading coefficient
c. degree of polynomial function
d. end behaviors
e. x – intercepts
points on the x - axis
f. sketch
1. 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙𝟒 − 𝟓𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒
2. 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙3 − 6𝒙𝟐 + 11𝒙 - 6
3. 𝒇(𝒙) = -2𝒙4 + 13𝒙3 - 21𝒙𝟐 + 2𝒙 + 8
What’s New
A. Investigate deeper and decide wisely:
1. Look at the pictures below. What do these tell us? Filipinos need to
take the problem of deforestation seriously.
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The table below shows the forest cover of the Philippines in relation
to
its total land area of approximately 30 million hectares.
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Questions/Tasks:
What Is It
The goal of this section is to check if you can apply polynomial functions
to real-life problems and produce a concrete object that satisfies the
conditions given in the problem.
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Read the problem carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Questions/Tasks:
1. What should the dimensions of your candle mold be? Show a mathematical
procedure in determining the dimensions.
Score Descriptor
The problem is correctly modeled with a polynomial
4 function, appropriate mathematical concepts are used in
the solution, and the correct final answer is obtained.
The problem is correctly modeled with a polynomial
function, appropriate mathematical concepts are
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partially used in the solution, and the correct final
answer is obtained.
The problem is not properly modeled with a polynomial
function, other alternative mathematical concepts are
2
used in the solution, and the correct final answer is
obtained.
The problem is not properly modeled with a polynomial
1 function, a solution is presented but the final answer is
incorrect.
Point/s to be given:
What’s More
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Question/Task:
Suppose you are chosen as the leader and you are tasked to lead in
solving the problem. What will you do to meet the specifications needed for
the box? Show a mathematical solution.
Task:
Additional guidelines:
1. The boxes should look presentable and are durable enough to hold
any dry material such as sand, rice grains, etc.
2. Consider the rubric below.
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Rubric for Rating the Output:
Score Descriptor
Polynomial function is correctly presented as model,
3 appropriate mathematical concepts are used in the solution,
and the correct final answer is obtained.
Polynomial function is correctly presented as model,
2 appropriate mathematical concepts are partially used in the
solution, and the correct final answer is obtained.
Polynomial function is not correctly presented as model, other
1 alternative mathematical concepts are used in the solution,
and the final answer is incorrect.
Point/s to be Given:
3 points if the boxes have met the two criteria
2 points if the boxes have met only one criterion
1 point if the boxes have not met any of the criteria
What I Can Do
Read and analyze the situation below. Then, answer the question and
perform the tasks that follow.
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Karl Benedic, the president of Mathematics Club, proposed a project-
to put up a rectangular Math Garden whose lot perimeter is 36 meters. He
was soliciting suggestions from the members for feasible dimensions of the
lot.
Suppose you are a member of the club, what will you suggest to Karl
Benedic if you want a maximum lot area? You must convince him through a
mathematical solution.
Score Descriptors
The problem is correctly modeled with a quadratic
function, appropriate mathematical concepts are fully
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used in the solution, and the correct final answer is
obtained.
The problem is correctly modeled with a quadratic
function, appropriate mathematical concepts are partially
3
used in the solution, and the correct final answer is
obtained.
The problem is not properly modeled with a quadratic
2 function, other alternative mathematical concepts are used
in the solution, and the correct final answer is obtained.
The problem is not totally modeled with a quadratic
1 function, a solution is presented but has incorrect final
answer.
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Assessment
Directions: Answer the following problems. Show your solutions on a separate
sheet of paper.
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References
https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/polynomial-equation-
word-problem.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYD388w9BlI
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Answer Key
What’s In:
1.
a. 𝑥4
b. 1
c. degree 4
d. rising to the left and right
e. −2, 2, −1, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 1
(−2, 0), (2, 0), (−1, 0), 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (1, 0)
2.
a. 𝑥3
b. 1
c. degree 3
d. falling to the left, rising to the right
e. 3, 2, 1
(2, 0), (1, 0), 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (3, 0)
3.
a. −2𝑥 4
b. −2
c. 𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 4
d. falling to the left, falling to the right
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e. 4, 2, 1, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 −
2
1
(4, 0), (2, 0), (1, 0), 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (− 0)
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What’s New
Activity: Investigate Deeper and Decide Wisely
a. 50%
b. The value given by the table is 23.7%. The polynomial gives a
value of 26.3%. The given polynomial is the cubic polynomial
that best fits the data. We expect it to give a good
approximation of the forest cover but it may not necessarily
produce the exact values.
c. The domain of the function is [0,98]. Since year 2100
corresponds to x = 200, we cannot use the function to predict
forest cover during this year. Moreover, if x = 200, the
polynomial predicts a forest cover of 59.46%. This is very
unrealistic unless major actions are done to reverse the trend.
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What Is It
Activity: Make Me Useful by Producing Something
Solution:
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Working Equation: 𝑉 = 𝐵ℎ
3
1 2
𝑉(𝑥) = 𝑥 (𝑥 − 2)
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1
25 = 𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 2)
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75 = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 → 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 75 = 0
(𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 15)
The only real solution to the equation is 5. So, the side of the square
base is 5 inches long and the height of the pyramid is 3 inches.
What’s More
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