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STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE IN MATHEMATICS 10
Quarter II, Week 2

Lesson 2: Problems Involving Polynomial Functions

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

M10AL-IIb-2: The learner solves problems involving polynomial functions.

In this set of activities, you should solve problems involving polynomial functions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO REMEMBER?

Hello Math-linian! By this time, you already know how to determine and interpret the graph of a
polynomial function.
In our previous lesson, we defined Polynomial Function as a
function of the form P(x) = a n xn + an-1 xn-1 + … + a1 x + a0
where an are real numbers called coefficients and n is a positive integer,
and anxn is the leading term, an is the leading coefficient, a0 is the
constant term and an ≠ 0.
In this lesson, we are going to apply our knowledge about polynomial functions in solving real-
life word problems.
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s begin!

Example 1: Suppose a windmill generates power based on the speed of the wind. This is represented by the polynomial
function 𝑃(𝑠) = 𝑠4 , where s represents the speed of the wind in kilometers per
1000 hour. If the wind speed is 15 kilometers
per hour, how many units of power, P(s), can the windmill generate?

Solution:

Step 1 s4 Rewrite the given.

P(s) = , s=15 kph
1000
Step 2 Find P(15) Identify what is asked on the problem.
We have P (15)
since it is asking on how many units of
power can the
a windmill generates if the wind speed
is 15 kph.
Step 3 15
4 Replace all the variable s with 15,
P(15) = since s = 15 based on
1000
the given.
Step 4 50625 Simplify the equation. Remember that
P(15)= (15)4 = (15((15)(15)(15) = 50625.
1000
Step 5 P(15) = 50.625 By dividing 50625 by 1000, we arrive
at the result 50.625.
Answer: The windmill can generate 50.625 units of power if the wind speed is 15 kilometers per hour.

Example 2: The number of citizens (N) of Barangay San Isidro in t years is predicted to increase and can be modeled by the
function N(t) = 7t4 – 4t3 + 150t + 17500. After 3 years, how many citizens will be residing at Barangay San Isidro?
Procedure:

N(t) = 7t4 – 4t3 + 150t + 17500,

Step 1 Rewrite the given.
t = 3 years
Identify what is asked on the
problem. We have N(3) since it is
Step 2 Find N(3)
asking how many citizens will be
residing at Barangay San Isidro
after 3 years.
 Replace all the variables with
Step 3 N(3) = 7(3)4 – 4(3)3 + 150(3) +
3, since t = 3 based on the
17500
given.
Simplify the equation. Remember
Step 4 N(3) = 7(81) – 4(27) + 150(3) + that (3)4 = (3)(3)(3)(3) = 81 and (3)3
17500 = (3)(3)(3) = 27.
This is to make multiplication
easier.
Simplify each term. This is by
Step 5 N(3) = 567 – 108 + 450 + 17500 multiplying 7 by 81 which is
equal to 567, 4(27) = 108, and
150(3) = 450.
Add all values to get the final
Step 6 N(3) = 18, 409
result. Thus, 567 – 108 + 450 +
17 500 is equal to 18 409.

Answer: There will be 18, 409 citizens residing at Barangay San Isidro after 3 years.
Example 3: The number of tablets sold by a shop in SM Cabanatuan can be modeled by the expression N(t) = 7t + 25 and
price per tablet is modeled by an expression P(t) = 3t 2 +3t +36, where t is the number of months in a year. If we use this
model, what is the total amount of revenue generated by the shop at the end of the year?
Procedure:

Answer: The total revenue of the shop for a year is Php 54, 936.

YOUR TASKS!

Reminder: DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE.

Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Enrichment Activity 1: Read the problem and choose the letter of the correct answer.
The volume, V (in cubic feet), of a rectangular ice block is modeled by the polynomial function V(w) =
3 2
4w + 13w – 5w where w is the width (in feet) of the ice block.
1. Based on the problem, w represents the of the rectangular ice block.
A. volume B. length C. width D. height
2. The polynomial function represents the of the rectangular ice block.
A. volume B. length C. width D. height

3. What is V(w) if w = 4?
A. 256ft3 B. 323ft3 C. 434ft3 D. 516ft3
4. What is the volume of a 2 feet wide ice block?
A. 62 ft3 B. 66 ft3 C. 70ft3 D. 74ft3
5. The polynomial function of the rectangular block represents what equation?
 4 2 1 2 1 2
A. πr B. . s h C. πr h D. V = lwh
3 3 3

Performance Task #2: Solve the following problems and show your complete solutions. (5 points each)

1. The estimated number of motorcycles, V (in thousands), in the Philippines can be modeled by the
polynomial function: V(y) = 24y 3 – 15y2 + 15y – 440 where y represents the number of years after the year 2000. What is
the estimated number of motorcycles at the end of 2006?
2. The profit, P (in millions of pesos), for a laptop manufacturer can be modeled by P = 3n 3 + 64n where n
(in millions) is the number of laptops produced. What would be the profit of the manufacturer if it produced 3 million
laptops?

The rubric below will be used for scoring:

Category 4 3 2 1
Mathematical Errors No mistakes on steps 1-2 algebraic 3-4 algebraic 5 or more algebraic
and solutions have mistakes on the steps mistakes on the steps mistakes on the steps
no mathematical and/or mathematical and/or mathematical and/or mathematical
errors. errors. errors. errors.
Completion All of the problems One of the problems One of the given The student did not
given were solved. was solved. problems was solved solve any problems.
but unfinished.
Accuracy All of the answers One of the given Some parts of the None of the solutions
were correct. problems has a solutions were and answers were
correct answer. correct. correct.
Neatness The answer sheet The answer sheet The answer sheet has The answer sheet was
was incredibly neat, was neat with a little several smudges. disorderly, with a lot of
without any bit of smudges. smudges.
smudges.

WRAP-UP ACTIVITY

Answer the given question: (5 BONUS points)

How will you solve problems involving polynomial functions?

REFERENCES

● Navarro, Stephen Edd T. 2020. Solving Problems Involving Polynomial Functions. Self-Learning
Module in Mathematics 10. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Department of Education.
● Callanta, Melvin, et. al. 2015. Mathematics – Grade 10 Learner’s Module. Pasig City, Philippines.
Department of Education.
● Esparrago, Mirla; Manalo, Catalina; and Reyes, Jr., Nestor. 2015. Next Century Mathematics.
Quezon City, Philippines. PHOENIX PUBLISHING HOUSE, INC.

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