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Mathematics 10
Quarter 2 – Week 1
Illustrating Polynomial Functions

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Mathematics – Grade 10

Learner 's Activity Sheets

Quarter 2 – Week 1: Illustrating Polynomial Functions
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 MATHEMATICS 10
QUARTER 2, WEEK 1

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 1

ILLUSTRATING POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS

Name of the Learner:_________________________ Section: _____________

School: ___________________________________ Date:________________

I. Learning Competency: Illustrates Polynomial Functions (M10AL-IIa-1)

II. Key Concepts:

A Polynomial Function is a function of the form

( ) + , ≠0

where n is a nonnegative integer , ,… are real numbers called

coefficients, is the leading term, is the leading coefficient, and is the
constant term.

 A degree in a polynomial function is the highest exponent of that equation,

which determines the most number of solutions that a function could have
and the most number of times a function will cross the x-axis when graphed.

Example: Identify the degree of each polynomial function.

1. f(x)= Identify the exponent

The degree is 4.
2. f(x)= – 4x + 3 Identify the highest exponent
The degree is 2.
3. f(x) = y y + 4 Add the exponents of each term and the
highest exponent will be the degree of the polynomial.
The degree is 4.

 Leading coefficients of polynomial are the numbers written in front of the

variable with the highest exponent.
Example: Identify the leading coefficient of each polynomial function.
1. f(x)= – 2x + 3 The highest exponent is 2, which means that the
leading coefficient is 5.

2. f(x)= – 4x The highest exponent is 5, which means that the

leading coefficient is -8.

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  The constant term of a polynomial is the term of degree 0; it is the term in
which the variable does not appear.
Example: Identify the constant term of each polynomial function.
1. f(x)= – 4x + 3 The term that has no variable is 3, which means the
constant term is 3.
2. f(x)= + 2x + 4 The term that has no variable is 4, which means the
constant term is 4.

A Polynomial functions may also be written using f(x) or y and sometimes

represented by a set of P ordered pairs (x,y).

Example: ( ) and
are both polynomial functions.

A function is a polynomial functions if:

 Powers of any term of a polynomial function has no negative exponent.

For example:
f(x) = + + 3x + 2
It is not a polynomial function because there is a term which contains a
negative power.

 Powers of any term of a polynomial function is neither a fraction nor a

decimal.
For example:
f(x) = + + 3x + 6
It is not a polynomial function because there is a term whose power is
a fraction.

 The variables of a polynomial function must not be placed on the

denominator.
For example:
f(x) = - + -3
It is not a polynomial function because the literal coefficient is placed
on the denominator.

 The variables of a polynomial function are not inside the radical symbol.
For example:
f(x) = + + √ +2

It is not a polynomial function because the literal coefficient (variable x)

is place inside the radical symbol.

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 Standard Form of Polynomial Function
Terms of polynomial may be written in no particular order. However, if
the terms of x are written in decreasing powers, we can say tha t the
polynomial function is in standard form.

Examples:

1. Write f(x)= + + 3x + 2 in standard form.

Arrange each term in decreasing power.
f(x)= + 3x + 2 is the standard form.

2. Write f(x) = 2 + 2 + 22 + in standard form.

Arrange each term in decreasing power.
y= 2 + 2 + 22 is the standard form.

There are various types of polynomial functions based on the degree of

the polynomial. The most common types are:

• Zero Polynomial Function (degree 0): ( ) = =

• Linear Polynomial Function (degree 1): ( ) = +𝑏= +𝑏
• Quadratic Polynomial Function (degree 2): ( ) = +𝑏 +𝑐
• Cubic Polynomial Function (degree 3): ( ) = +𝑏 +𝑐 +𝑑
• Quartic Polynomial Function (degree 4): ( ) = +𝑏 +𝑐 +𝑑 +𝑒
where , b, c, 𝑑 and are constants.

Example:

Degree of Type of Leading Leading Constant

the Function Term Coefficient Term
Polynomial
1. 𝑦 = 8 −4 + 2 + 22
4 QUARTIC 8 8 22

2. 𝑦 = 3 +6 + 2x 3 CUBIC 6 6 0

3. 𝑦 = 10 + 6x + 4 2 QUADRATIC 10 10 4

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 Steps in illustrating polynomial function
1. Arrange the given polynomial function into its standard form and if the given
function is in factored form, simplify it.
2. Determine the degree of the given polynomial function.
3. Identify the leading coefficient.
4. Identify the constant term.
5. State the number of variable/s of the given polynomial function.

III. Guided Practice

Directions: Consider the given polynomial functions below and fill in the box.

Polynomial Function Polynomial Function in Degree Leading Constant Number of

Standard Form Coefficient Term Variable/s

1. f(x)= 3 – 4x + 2 3 1

2. f(x) = (x – 2) (x + 1) f(x) = –x–2 2 -2

3. f(x) = y+ y + 4 f(x) = y y+4 6 2

IV. Independent Practice

Activity 1. Complete my life!

Directions: Given the polynomial functions below, fill in the missing term.

Polynomial Function Polynomial Function in Degree Leading Constant Number of

Standard Form Coefficient Term Variable/s

1. f(x)= 2x + –3 f(x)= + 2x – 3 1

2. f(x) = y+ y+3 3

5 1
3. f(x)= + 1 + 8x

Guide Questions:
1. How did you identify the degree of the Polynomial function?
2. How did you identify the leading coefficient of the Polynomial function?

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Activity 2. Arrange me!

Directions: Arrange the given polynomial function into its standard form.

1. f(x)= x + –9
2. f(x)= – 4 + 5x
3. f(x)= 9 – 2x +
Guide Question: How did you determine that the Polynomial Function is in standard
form?
V. Application
Activity 3:Be a Polynomial Function Architect!
Directions: Use all the numbers in the box once as coefficients or exponents to form
as many polynomial functions of x as you can. Write your polynomial functions in
standard form.

√
1 -2 2 3

VI. Assessment
Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following is the term with number without variable?
A. constant term C. leading term
B. degree D. polynomial
2. What function is 𝑦 = + 1?
A. Linear Function C. Quartic Function
B. Quadratic Function D. Rational Function
3. What is the value of in f( ) = , if f is a polynomial function?

A. √ B. 3 C. −3 D.

4. What is the degree of the function, 𝑦 = + 2x - 1?

A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 2
5. What is the leading term of the function, 𝑦 = + 2x - 1?
A. 2x B. C. 5 D. 1

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VII. Enrichment Activities
Directions: Identify the degree, leading term, leading coefficient and constant term of
each polynomial function.
1. f(x)= – 4x + 2
Degree: Leading coefficient:
Leading term: Constant term:
2. f(x)= + 4x + 7
Degree: Leading coefficient:
Leading term: Constant term:
3. f(x)= -y+5
Degree: Leading coefficient:
Leading term: Constant term:
4. f(x)= -3xy + 2
Degree: Leading coefficient:
Leading term: Constant term:
5. f(x)= - 2xy + 10
Degree: Leading coefficient:
Leading term: Constant term:

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Guide Questions:
1. The highest exponent of the term is the degree of the Polynomial Function.
2. The numbers written in front of the variable with the highest exponent is the leading coefficient of the
Polynomial Function.
Activity 1. Complete my life!
Polynomial Function Polynomial Function in Degree Leading Constan Number of
Standard Form Coefficien t Term Variable/s
t
1. f(x)= 2x + 𝑥 – 3 f(x)= 𝑥 + 2x – 3 6 1 -3 1
2. f(x) = 𝑥 y+𝑥 y+3 f(x) =𝒙𝟓y 𝟓𝒙𝟑y + 3 6 1 3 2
f(x)= 𝟒𝒙𝟓 + 8x +1 5 4 1 1
3. f(x)= 𝑥 + 1 + 8x
Independent Practice:
Polynomial Function Polynomial Function in Degree Leading Constant Number of
Standard Form Coefficient Term Variable/s
1. f(x)= 3 – 4x + 𝑥 f(x)= 𝑥 – 4x + 3 2 3 3 1
2. f(x) = (x – 2) (x + 1) f(x) = 𝑥 – x – 2 2 1 -2 1
3. f(x) = 𝑥 y+ 𝑥 y+4 f(x) = 𝑥 y 𝑥 y+4 4 6 4 2
Guided Practice:
VIII. Answer Key
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1. Degree: 2 Leading coefficient: 3
Leading term: x Constant term: 2
2. Degree: 5 Leading coefficient: -5
Leading term: 𝑥 Constant term: 7
3. Degree: 3 Leading coefficient: 9
Leading term: 9𝑦 Constant term: 5
4. Degree: 4 Leading coefficient: 2
Leading term: 𝑥𝑦 Constant term: 2
5. Degree: 9 Leading coefficient: 3
Leading term: 𝑥 𝑦 Constant term: 10
Enrichment Activities:
1.A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B Assessment:
The answers above are expected to be given by the students.
Be a Polynomial Function Architect!
√ √
1. f(x)= - x + x - x 4. f(x)= x - x -2x
√ √
2. f(x)= x - x + x 5. f(x)= x + x - 2x
√ √
3. f(x)= x - x - 6. f(x)= x - x + x
Application:
ACTIVITY 2. Arrange me!
1. f(x)= 𝑥 + x – 9
2. f(x)= 𝑥 + 5x – 4 Guide Question:
 If each term of the polynomial function arranged in decreasing
3. f(x)= 𝑥 – 2x + 9 powers and that polynomial function is in standard form.
IX. References and Website Links

References:

CALLANTA, M., ET AL. (2015). Mathematics Grade 10 Learner’s Module. Philippines:

REX Bookstore, Inc.

CALLANTA, M., ET AL. (2015). Mathematics Grade 10 Teacher’s Guide. Philippines:

REX Bookstore, Inc.

Website Links as References and Sources of Learning Activities:

https://byjus.com/maths/polynomial-functions/

https://www.cuemath.com/calculus/polynomial-functions/

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