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Solving Word Problems Involving Polynomials and Polynomial Equations

This document provides instructions on solving word problems involving polynomials and polynomial equations. It outlines the key steps to take which are to understand the problem, devise a plan to solve it, carry out that plan, and then look back to check the work. It then gives 3 sample word problems as examples and provides an activity with 2 additional word problems to solve, giving clues on the relevant formulas to use for finding the area of different shapes and the perimeter of a rectangle.

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Solving Word Problems Involving Polynomials and Polynomial Equations

This document provides instructions on solving word problems involving polynomials and polynomial equations. It outlines the key steps to take which are to understand the problem, devise a plan to solve it, carry out that plan, and then look back to check the work. It then gives 3 sample word problems as examples and provides an activity with 2 additional word problems to solve, giving clues on the relevant formulas to use for finding the area of different shapes and the perimeter of a rectangle.

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Solving Word Problems

involving Polynomials and


Polynomial Equations
Take Note:
In solving word problems, follow these steps:
 Understand the problem;

 Devise a plan;

 Carry out the plan

 Look back.
Problem #1:
If a car covers in , what would be the
average speed in km/hr?

Consider :
or
Problem #2:
The rectangular garden of Abuyog NHS has
an area of . If the length measures , find
the width.
Consider :
or
Problem #3:
A tailor earns ( for working . How much
does he earn per hour?

Consider :
Activity:
Solve the following problems:
1. The area of the parallelogram is If the base is
given , find the height. Clue: Area of parallelogram = (base) x
(height)

2. Suppose the area of a rectangle is If the length


is , find
a) the width Clue: Area of rectangle = (length) x (width)
b) its perimeter Clue: Perimeter of rectangle = (2 length) + (2 width)

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