POLYNOMIAL

EQUATION
- An equation that
involves polynomial
expressions
Ex.
Determine if the given value of x is a
root of the given polynomial equation or
not.

𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 − 13𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 + 24 = 0 ; x = -2
First, we will substitute the given
root to each of the x in the
equation.

(−2)4 +2(−2)3 −13 −2 2

− 14 −2 + 24 = 0
Next, Multiply.

4 3 2
(−2) +2(−2) −13 −2 − 14 −2 + 24 = 0

16 + 2(-8) – 13(4) + 28 + 24 = 0
Next, multiply.
16 + 2(-8) – 13(4) + 28 + 24 = 0

16 – 16 – 52 + 28 + 24 = 0
Next, compute the terms.

16 – 16 – 52 + 28 + 24 = 0

0=0
Therefore, x = -2 is a root
of the given polynomial
equation.