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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 2 – Module 5b (Week 2):
POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS

Self-Learning Module
 Introduction of the Lesson
This module is about Polynomial Functions. You will learn how to understand and
interpret the graph of polynomial functions. You are given problems involving polynomial
functions. Don’t worry because you will be guided on how to solve the different task in the
module. If ever you stumble to items that are unclear, feel free to go back.

You are expected to learn

This module is created for you to Solve problem involving polynomial functions.

LESSON 3

WORD PROBLEM INVOLVING POLYNOMIAL

FUNCTIONS

You will be applying what you learned from polynomial functions in some of the real-
life situations.

Here are Steps in solving word problem involving polynomial function.

1. Identify your unknowns.

2. Write your equation.
3. Operate on the numbers.
4. Convert the equation into the standard form. Remember to change signs.
5. Factor the equation. By factoring, you reduce the quadratic equation into two
equivalent linear equations.

Examples:

1. Identify your unknowns.

Let 𝑥 = the number
𝑥 2 = square of the number

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2. Write your equation.
𝑥 2 + 𝑥 = 72

3. Operate on the numbers. Add the two quantities.

𝑥 2 + 𝑥 = 72

4. Bring all terms to the left side of the equal sign and equate to zero.
Remember to change signs.
𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 72 = 0

5. Factor the equation.

(𝑥 + 9)(𝑥 − 8) = 0

Solve for 𝑥.
(𝑥 + 9) = 0 , 𝑥 = −9
(𝑥 − 8) = 0 , 𝑥=8

The number is: −𝟗 or 𝟖.

6. Check.
𝑥 = −9 𝑥=8
(−9)2 + (−9) = 72 (8)2 + (8) = 72
81 + (−9) = 72 64 + 8 = 72

1. Identify your unknowns.

Let 𝑥 = distance from the ladder to the wall
𝑥 + 3 = 3 feet up a wall than the foot is from the bottom of the wall
15 feet the length of the ladder

2. Write your equation.

𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2
𝑥 2 + (𝑥 + 3)2 = 152

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 3. Operate on the numbers.

𝑥 2 + (𝑥 + 3)2 = 152
𝑥 2 + (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 3) = 225

𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 = 225

4. Bring all terms to the left side of the equal sign and equate to zero.

Remember to change signs.

𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 − 225 = 0

2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 216 = 0

5. Factor the equation.

2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 216 = 0 Since, the equation is factorable by 2.

2(𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 108) = 0
2(𝑥 + 12)(𝑥 − 9) = 0

Solve for 𝑥.

(𝑥 + 12) = 0 , 𝑥 = −12
Disregard -12
(𝑥 − 9) = 0 , 𝑥=9

Therefore, the ladder is 9 feet from the bottom of the wall.

6. Check.

𝑥=9
𝑥 2 + (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 3) = 225
(9)2 + (9 + 3)(9 + 3) = 225
81 + (12)(12) = 225
225 = 225

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1. Identify your unknowns.
Let 𝑥 + 2 = height
4𝑥 − 1 = width
2𝑥 + 5 = length
605 cubic inches = volume of the chocolate box

2. Write your equation.

(𝑥 + 2)(4𝑥 − 1)(2𝑥 + 5) = 605

3. Operate on the numbers.

(𝑥 + 2)(4𝑥 − 1)(2𝑥 + 5) = 605
8𝑥 3 + 34𝑥 2 + 31𝑥 − 10 = 605

4. Bring all terms to the left side of the equal sign and equate to zero.
Remember to change signs.
8𝑥 3 + 34𝑥 2 + 31𝑥 − 10 − 605 = 0
8𝑥 3 + 34𝑥 2 + 31𝑥 − 615 = 0

5. Factor the equation. Use the Rational Root Theorem. These are some possible roots
±1, ±2, ±3, ±4

To solve for 𝑥, use 3 then perform the Synthetic Division.

3 8 34 31 -615
24 174 615
8 58 205 0

Therefore, the value for 𝑥 is 3.

6. Check.
𝑥=3
(𝑥 + 2)(4𝑥 − 1)(2𝑥 + 5) = 605
(3 + 2)(4[3] − 1)(2[3] + 5) = 605
(5)(11)(11) = 605
605 = 605

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 Try this

Solve the problem.

1. The area of a triangle is 44 square meter. Find the lengths of the two legs if one of the
legs is 3 meter longer than the other leg?

2. Find a number that is 56 less than its square. Let 𝑥 be the number.

3. Find the square of the two consecutive odd integers whose sum is 130.

4. The dimensions of a fishpond are height = 2𝑥 − 1 meters, length = 6𝑥 + 1 meters and

width = 𝑥 + 2 meters. If the volume of the fishpond is 156 cubic meters, what is the
value of 𝑥?

5. The dimensions of a water tank are height = 3𝑥 + 5 inches, length = 2𝑥 − 1 inches s and
width = 4𝑥 + 4 inches. If the volume of the water tank is 396 cubic inches, what is the
value of 𝑥?

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 Summary
Here are Steps in solving word problem involving polynomial function.

a. Identify your unknowns.

b. Write your equation.
c. Operate on the numbers.
d. Convert the equation into the standard form. Remember to change signs.
e. Factor the equation. By factoring, you reduce the quadratic equation into two
equivalent linear equations.

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 What have you learned

Choose the correct answer. Write the letter only.

1. Which of the following illustrates polynomial function?

A. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 1/2 + 2 C. 3𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 2 = 0
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B. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 4 D. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 2

2. What is the degree of the polynomial function 𝑃(𝑥) = 4𝑥 6 + 7𝑥 5 + 3𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 +

3𝑥 − 4?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

3. How many zeros does the function 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 2)2 (𝑥 + 4)5 (𝑥 − 1) have?
A. 8 B. 7 C. 6 D. 5

4. What are the zeros of the polynomial function 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 + 7)?
A. 2, 5 & 7 B. -2, -5 & -7 C. -2, 5 & -7 D. -2, -5 & 7

5. What are the zeros of the polynomial function 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 4)5 (2𝑥 + 3)3 (𝑥 + 1)?
A. -4 multiplicity of 5, -3 multiplicity of 3, -1 multiplicity of 1
B. 4 multiplicity of 5, -3 multiplicity of 3, 1 multiplicity of 1
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C. -4 multiplicity of 5, − 2 multiplicity of 3, -1 multiplicity of 1
3
C. 4 multiplicity of 5, − multiplicity of 3, -1 multiplicity of 1
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6. Identify the zeros of the graph of the polynomial function.

A. -2, -4 & -5 C. 2, 4 & 5

B. -2, 4 & -5 D. -2, -4 & 5

7. Describe the behavior of the graph of the function 𝑦 = −4𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 5.

A. comes down from the extreme left and goes up to the extreme right.
B. comes up from the extreme left and goes down to the extreme right.
C. comes up from the extreme left and goes up to the extreme right.
D. comes down from the extreme left and goes down to the extreme right.

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8. Describe the behavior of the graph of the function 𝑦 = 4𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 2.
A. comes down from the extreme left and goes up to the extreme right.
B. comes up from the extreme left and goes down to the extreme right.
C. comes up from the extreme left and goes up to the extreme right.
D. comes down from the extreme left and goes down to the extreme right.

9. Refer to the graph below. What is the degree of the function?

A. 6 C. 4
B. 5 D. 3

10. The dimensions of a cage are height = 3𝑥 − 4 feet, length = 𝑥 + 3 feet and width = 𝑥 + 1
feet. If the volume of the cage is 120 cubic feet, what is the value of 𝑥?
A. 6 C. 4
B. 5 D. 3

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Answer Key
Try this
Lesson 3
1. The base is 8 meters, and the height is 11 meters.
2.
3. The two consecutive odd numbers are 7 and 9 and -7 and -9.
4.
5. The value of 𝑥 = 2.
What have you learned
1. B
2.
3. A
4.
5. D
6.
7. A
8.
9. B
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 References:

Soledad Jose-Dilao, Ed.D., Fernando B. Briones, Julieta G. Bernabel, (2003) Advance Algebra,
Trigonometry and Statistics, Quezon City, JTW Corporation

Jerald Murdock, Ellen Kamischke, Eric Kamischke, (2004) Discovering Advanced Algebra An
Investigative Approach, Key Curriculum Press,

https://www.sparknotes.com/math/precalc/polynomialfunctions/terms/

https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/polynomial-equation-word-problem.html

https://braingenie.ck12.org/skills/106896

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