WEEK 1&2: Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Solve for x and y- intercepts.
- To find the x- intercept of a polynomial
function:
a. Factor the polynomial completely
b. Let y be equal to zero (0)
c. Equate each factor to zero and solve for x.
- Let x be equal to zero and simplify:
→ Let x be equal to zero and simplify
Condition 1: The leading coefficient is positive and the
degree is odd.
Condition 2: The leading coefficient is negative and the
degree is odd.
Condition 3: The leading coefficient is positive and the
degree is even.
Condition 4: The leading coefficient is positive and the
degree is even.
Multiply of Roots:
- If r is a zero of odd multiplicity, the graph of
P(x) crosses the x-axis at r.
- If r is a zero of even multiplicity, the graph of
P(x) is tangent to the x-axis at r.
Steps in Graphing Polynomial Functions:
1. Solve for the x and y intercepts of
polynomial functions.
2. Identify the end behaviour of the graph.
3. Find the number of turning point and
multiplicity of roots.
4. Construct a table of values and sketch the
graph of polynomial functions
WEEK 3: Circle and Arcs
Circumference – The distance
around a circle.
Radius – The straight line passing
through the centre of a circle to
touch both sides of the
circumference of a circle. Twice as
long as the radius.
Chord – A straight line joining two
points on the circumference of a
a circle. The diameter is a special
kind of chord.
Arc - A section of the circumference.
Sector - A section of a circle, bounded by two radii and an arc.
Segment – A section of a circle, bounded by a chord and an arc.
Tangent – A straight line touching the circumference once at a
given point.
A semicircle is half of a circle A quadrant is quarter of a
bounded by the diameter and sector of a circle of its
an arc. circumference.
Circle - the set of all points equidistant from a given point called
the center
Diameter - is the segment that contains the center of a circle
and has both endpoints on the circle
Radius - a segment that has one endpoint at the center and the
other on the circle
Congruent Circles - have congruent radii
Central angle - an angle whose vertex is the center of the circle
Arc - is a part of a circle
Semicircle - half of a circle. The measure for the
semicircle is 180 degrees
Minor arc - smaller than a semicircle. Measurement is
less than 180 degrees.
Major arc - larger than a semicircle. Measurement is WEEK 5: Distance Formula
greater than 180 degrees.
In a coordinate plane, the distance d between two
WEEK 4: Areas od Circle, Sectors and Segments points (x2 , x2) and (y2 , y1) is

A = r2
d ( x2 – x1 )2 + ( y2 – y1 )2
Definition of the Area of a Sector: a region bound by 2
radii and an arc.
Example:

Find the area of P.

Use r=8 in the area formula.

A = r2
A =  •82
A = 64
A = (64) (3.1416)
A = 201.06
- So, the area is 64, or about 201.06,
square inches.

A sector of a circle is a region bounded by two radii of

the circle and their circle and their intercepted arc.
m°
A = r2 ( 360° ) - ½ (b)(h) WEEK 6: Equation of a circle

Example: Standard Form of a Circle

Find the area of each sector. Give answers in Center is at (h, k)
terms of  and rounded to the nearest hundredth. ( x - h )2 + ( y – k )2 = r2
Sector HGJ Use formula for area of sector.

Substitute 12
A = (3.1416) (12)2 for r and 131
A = 53.4 m2 Simplify for m.

≈164.62 m2

A segment of a circle is a region bounded by an arc

and its chord.

Area of segment = area of sector – are of triangle

Example:
Given arc XY is 90ºand ZX = 8. Find the shaded area.
Segment = sector – triangle
= 9082 – 1 (8)(8)
360 2

= 16 - 32 units2
WEEK 7: Equations of a Circles (Application)

Definition

- A Circle is a set of points in the xy plane that are

a fixed distance r from a fixed point (h,k), where
(h,k) is the center of the circle and r is the radius.

Four-Step problem – solving model:

1. Understand and analyse the problem.

2. Devise a plan or strategy.
3. Carry out or use the plan.
4. Check back to see if the plan worked.