SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY

Mayana, Jagna, Bohol

Member: Bohol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS)

Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)
Quarter 2 Diocese of Tagbilaran MRS. CEBIDAN
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ACTIVITY SHEET
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Score: ____________________
Grade/Section: Grade X- St. Michael the Archangel Date: _____________________
Subject: Mathematics X
Activity Type: Experential Learning Control No. 3
Activity Title : Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Learning competency : Understand and interpret the graphs polynomial functions.
Learning Target : Determines the position of the graph of a polynomial function with respect to the x-axis.
References : Advanced Algebra by Soledad Jose-Dilao, et al.

The graph of a polynomial function is smooth, that is, the graph has no sharp corner with a series of hills and valleys.
The hills and valleys are called the turning points. The maximum possible number of turning points is one less than the degree
of the polynomial (n-1). It is also continuous; this means that the graph has no holes or gaps.

Figure 1Graph of a polynomial function (left) Not a graph of polynomial function (right)
One very useful concept in graphing polynomial function is the position of the points with respect to the x-axis at the x-intercepts.
In the figure below, the polynomial function has x intercepts a, b, c and d.

Example:
Graph the polynomial function P ( x )=( x+ 2 )( x−1 )( x−3 ) .
In graphing the polynomial function, identify the x intercepts. These are -2, 1 and 3 and these are also the zeros or roots
of the function. With these zeros of the function we can derive four regions namely; x <−2, −2< x <1, 1< x <3,and x >3.
having the zeros of the function as the boundaries for each regions.
The table of signs and the rough sketch of this graph can now be constructed.

Intervals x ←2 −2< x <1 1< x <3 x >3

Test Value -3 0 2 4
X+2 - + + +
x-1 - - + +
x-3 - - - +
y= ( x +2 ) ( x−1 ) ( x−3 ) - + - +
Position of the curve relative to the x-axis Below Above Below Above

Exercise:
Construct the table of signs then sketch the graph of the following polynomial functions.
1. P ( x )=( x+ 3 ) ( x +1 ) ( x−1 )

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School Philosophy: San Miguel Academy is a member of Bohol Association of Catholic Schools that aims for the holistic development of the students, teachers, and staff guided by strong foundation of moral and spiritual
values for the welfare of the school and the community.
School Vision: We envision San Miguel Academy as Christ- centered Catholic Institution recognized for its diversity and academic excellence of each individual in becoming faithful servants in the school and in the
community.
School Mission: San Miguel Academy is committed to educate students in all faith in a Christ- centered Catholic environment and uplift variety of skills according to the needs of the students.
Core Values: Christ- Centered, perseverance, patriotism, diversity
 2. 2. y= ( 2 x +3 ) ( x−1 ) ( x−4)

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School Philosophy: San Miguel Academy is a member of Bohol Association of Catholic Schools that aims for the holistic development of the students, teachers, and staff guided by strong foundation of moral and spiritual
values for the welfare of the school and the community.
School Vision: We envision San Miguel Academy as Christ- centered Catholic Institution recognized for its diversity and academic excellence of each individual in becoming faithful servants in the school and in the
community.
School Mission: San Miguel Academy is committed to educate students in all faith in a Christ- centered Catholic environment and uplift variety of skills according to the needs of the students.
Core Values: Christ- Centered, perseverance, patriotism, diversity