POLYNOMIAL EQUATIONS

Lesson 3
 Learning Objectives
*Illustrate polynomial
equations.
*Factor polynomial equations
*Solve polynomial equations
 Which of the following is an example of
POLYNOMIAL EQUATION?
−2
A . 2 x +2=0 3
D . 3 x =81
2
B .( x+1) =0 E .(2 x+1)3 +(𝑥 − 3)2=1
34
C .( x −1) − =2 Letters B, D, and E are examples of
𝑥 polynomial equation while letters A
and C are NOT equation.
 ACTIVITY 1: Finding the Number of Roots of
Polynomial Equations

Polynomial Equation Degree Number of

Real Roots
1.) 1
2+1= 3 3
2.)
7 7
3.) 1

4.) 1 1
5.) 5 5
1 1 1 1
4 4
 Question:

1.) What do you observe about the

relationship between the number of roots and
the degree of polynomial equation?

The roots and the degree of polynomial equation

are the same. This relationship was discovered
by Karl Friedrich Gauss
 ACTIVITY 2: FACTORS and ROOTS
1.) What are the roots of polynomial
equation expressed as

2.) Find all the real roots of the

polynomial equation
.
 EXAMPLE 1:

Factor and find the real roots.

FACTORED FORM:

REAL ROOTS:
 EXAMPLE 2:

Factor and find the real roots.

FACTORED FORM:

REAL ROOTS:
 EXAMPLE 3:

Factor and find the real roots.

FACTORED FORM:

REAL ROOTS:
 EXAMPLE 4:

Factor and find the real roots.

FACTORED FORM:

REAL ROOTS:
 EXAMPLE 5:

Factor and find the real roots.

FACTORED FORM:

REAL ROOTS:
 EXAMPLE 6:
One of the roots of the
polynomial equation
is
. Find the other roots.
 Learning Objectives
*Find the polynomial
equation with the given roots.
 ACTIVITY: CREATING POLYNOMIAL EQUATIONS

Give a polynomial equation with integer

coefficients that has the following roots:
1.) -1, 3, -6
2.) , 7
3.) 0, -4, -5, 1
4.) 1 multiplicity 2; -3, 2
5.) 3, -, -2
 SEATWORK:
Create a polynomial equation
with the given roots.
1.)
2.) 3 multiplicity 2; -4
3.) -1, -, 2
 REVIEW
2 Periodical Test
nd
QUIZ BEE TYPE
 MECHANICS:
1.) Each pair will be given strips of paper
where they can write their answer.
2.) You will be given 2 minutes to answer
the question.
3.) Once the teacher ask you to show your
answer, just raise the strip of paper.
 QUESTION 1
Which of the following is a
polynomial function?
A. C.

B. D.
ANSWER:

A
 QUESTION 2
What is the degree of a polynomial equation

A. 9 C. 7
B. 8 D. 6
ANSWER:

B
 QUESTION 3
If which of the following statements is
TRUE about

A. x+7 is a factor of C. P(x) has 7

P(x) negative roots
B. 7 is a root of P(x) D. None of the above
ANSWER:

A
 QUESTION 4
How many zeroes are there in a
polynomial function ?

A. 3 C. 7
B. 5 D. 9
ANSWER:

C
 QUESTION 5
What is the behavior of the graph of a
function when n is an even number
and a > 0?
A. Rises to the left C. Rises to the left
and right and falls to the right
B. Falls to the left and D. Falls to the left and
right rises to the right
ANSWER:

A
 QUESTION 6
What is the behavior of the graph of a
function when n is an even number
and a <0?
A. Rises to the left C. Rises to the left
and right and falls to the right
B. Falls to the left and D. Falls to the left and
right rises to the right
ANSWER:

B
 QUESTION 7
What is the behavior of the graph of a
function when n is an odd number
and a < 0?
A. Rises to the left C. Rises to the left
and right and falls to the right
B. Falls to the left and D. Falls to the left and
right rises to the right
ANSWER:

C
 QUESTION 8
Which of the following ordered
pairs intersect the x – axis?
A. (0, -7) C. (0, -2)
B. (0, 0) D. (-3, 0)
ANSWER:

D
 QUESTION 9
What is the behavior of the graph of a
function when n is an odd number
and a > 0?
A. Rises to the left C. Rises to the left
and right and falls to the right
B. Falls to the left and D. Falls to the left and
right rises to the right
ANSWER:

D
 QUESTION 10
What is the point where the function
changes from decreasing to increasing or
from increasing to decreasing?

A. Ordered pair C. X - intercept

B. Turning point D. Y - intercept
ANSWER:

B
 QUESTION 11
What are the roots of a
polynomial equation
(x+7)(x-4)(x+1)=0
A. -7, -4, -1 C. 7, -4, -1
B. -7, 4, -1 D. 7, 4, 1
ANSWER:

B
 QUESTION 12
A theorem that is used to find
the remainder when P(x) is
divided by (x-r).
A. Factor theorem C. Remainder
theorem
B. Rational theorem D. Synthetic division