‘ Algebra
Fam unit s polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Lesson Notes
objectv
+ Jw be able to classy pohmaials
+ mil be able to graph polyneafuncions ond describe their end behovor,
DoNow: Imported square ies used fora
btehen flor measure 18 cen
‘on one side, What the area
oor composed of 50 tes? Use A=
forthe arse of tle
Polynomial: A monomial or asum of monomials. A monomialis a real number, a variable, ora
product of areal number and one or more variables with whole-number exponents.
Polynomial Function in Standard Form P(x) = anx" tan. +... +ayx + ap where n is a
nonnegative integer and ay... are real numbers.
PL) = a
Cubic term Quadratic term Linear term Constant term
“Degree: The exponent ofthe arable | Leading coefficient Degree Constant term
of each term in a potynomal |
Degree of a polmomia The degree of |
polynomian one variabielsthe 2x4 — 7x3 + 5x43
Leing coeficent: The coeticent of | Polynomial ‘lassieation {Classification
the rst term ofa polynomial written byDegree | by Wot terms
in standard frm.
[ Oo Gnctant im ondawal,
Seana LNinéae : binonnal
witten in standard form wher the : LZ... quadk..i mooomial
temsarepacdindecnamgode, | mA abt nasal
om ares dare to smote od A quache.” Ginaxnial
oo Roeeres 8 uate. (PuyGiven the equation of a polynomial function,
‘we can analyze the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial.
Even Degree Odd Degree
{O)-wagi oe Perc
Positive
fs) 400 a8 x 5-0 fit) +0082 0
fo) += 081+ fx) + asso
Jo) a8 fi) 0985 9-0
Negative
‘The degre of polynomial atin aes the shpe ofits raph and etn he maximum umber of trang pols
Example: Witethe Ja 3x 4494743 bade at at
jnomil in Standard fom.
ae Wx? 44-3 Gy yp S_ 2x24 IX
What isthe classification by
degree and numberof tems?
Bxample2: Wists theend [a y=33! by maxim ad ste
behavior ofeach graph? $64) 00 as x-pa0 Ge)-> ~ 00 SXF 00
CO) -Wasx>-0 — fg) e-Wasx>-w
Example 3: Whatisthe graph | a. x) =x+2 )
ore abi mena | | \
t
Make table of values to shtch 7
Saateoee | ERB) Hh
Desi the graph nung att
turing points, tcreasing or olz
decreasing interval and end ;
behavior?
20)[Now You Try: What isthe
‘raph ofthe cubic function?
‘Make table of values to sketch is) -
‘the middle part ofthe graph
Describe the graph inclaing,
{uning points ieeasing
decreasing intervals, and end
behaviors?
Wi
Example 4:
1. List the outputs or y values
in increasing onder.
2, Subtract the consecutive
differences,
5. Repeat he process until the
result is constant vale,pp 285-286: 1821,32-34, 38
Homework:5.2 Polynomials, Linear Factors, and Zeros.
Objectives:
1 wl be able to analyze the factored form of «polynomial
"be able to write a polynomial function from its zeros.
Baa Determine the end behav he
My ca ne [mnoreeetaecen
Pigs —>-00 ay x > co retrace ae
1€ Pi polynomial fnction, the solution of the elated polynomial equation Ps) Oare the
zeros ofthe fncion,
Writing a Polynomial in Fatored Form
Example. a. Fstor 3247324 64 boataat- ine
Step 1. Factor out the ZT rb) MK24 A-I2)
ect oe ‘ ,
XC te? XCAt4XK-2)
‘Step 2. Factor the
‘resulting tinomial
‘The following are equivelent statements about a real number b and a polynomial
PQ) = ann tap! +. + ayK + ao.
* x-bisa linear factor of the polynomial P(x).
* bis. zero of the polynomial function y = P(x).
* bis aot (or solution) of the polynomial equation Px) =
‘+ isan x-intercept of the graph of y = P(x).
Example. Finding 2. y=x(x-3)x*8)
Zeros of a Polynomial
Function. x TT
Step. Ue tteZere | -28 34,375 +r
Probe rope tse | ely oa
‘Step 2 Find pins or x
‘ales between the zoe
‘Step 3 Deere the end
beta.
Step 4. Use he 205, the
dtoral points and end
teavor to shetch the graphNow youtry. by Ge ayete-1) ; "
Xx
of
o}-4
on
~2|20
216
3Factor Theorem:
we expression r-asa factor ofa polynomial ifand ony fhe value ais a zero of
‘the related polynomial funtion,
Example 3:
reach mr
Step 2. Muliply wing he
Distributive Property.
Step. Simpl
Example:
Step 1. White linear factor
foreach 0.
Step 2. Mulipy using the
Distributive Property.
Step3. Simply
‘Compare the graphs of the
to eoutions using
Desmos. What happened at
1”
‘The Multiplicity of
‘ero
Example 4
What ace the sro ofthe
ueton shown inthe
wh
‘What are the mltilice
ofthose are?
How dos the grap behave
there?
‘Write a Polynomial Funetion From Its Zeros.
1 What isthe cub polynomial instar rom with zr 2,3?
OED (42) (X- 3)
Ot taxx2(x-2)
P+ By Lx BAGX ~6
Foy =x He ©
1 Wat isthe quart polynomial in standard from with rs,
fais a zero ofthe polynomial funtion y Ps), then the Behave ofthe aap t
that inert wl Be similar.
nea if ea ator once
(Quadra ia isafetr ice
Cubic ita isa factor dee times. and soon
a O)=W oe Fae
eo rultipliclty is
XE A nul tripled S 2.Now you try.
What are the zo of the
function shown in the
spt?
‘What are the mliplices
of those ers?
How does the graph behave
there?
‘Local Maxima and
Minima
If graph ofa polynomial
has several turning points,
‘the function can have 8
relative maximum and
relative minimum value
Step 1. Define avaible
[Dron bet gram |
Step Determine
expressions fr length and
wath
Step 3. Wrtean Algsbaic
ution that models the
‘olume of the prism
‘Step 4. Graph the uation
and identify he lac
Homework:
b. My) =N- 58 +9
\ tulkiphertyy ict
multiply ye 2
‘A designer wants fo make a rectangular prism box with maximum volume,
hile keeping the sum of its length, width, and height 12 in, The length
rust be 3 times the height. What should ech dimension be?
Veta V>3hli) 24h)
wat Hh VF 3heGz-4h)
Use a qa Bleulatoe
1p 295-295; 14,9, 15,25, 2,153 Solving Polynomial Equations
Objectives:
| wil be able to solve polynomial equations by foctoring.
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Solving a Polynomial Equation using factoring
‘Example 1. ieee a, 6x? — 12x = 2x? 20x. 1b. 4x? = 6x = dx
polynemialequaion? | ~Ax@text + BX= O YyRex 4-0
Step 1, Set the equation equal | 2% (x2 - 3y. -4=0 Ax (24%. 2)-0
a = Axly 4G DD Xx-2)=0
Factor out ay ct
X= 0/4 rey
Step 2 Factor the etd
possi
step, St each actor equal
toes and sabe them
Nowyou try, Whatarethe |e. 2325x212 4 68+ 15x=0
‘ear magia slaions to
the polynomial equation? KQZHx-12)=0 X(Axt5)20
XH M)HO K=O) H
X=
24
a’‘Quadeatie Trinomiaks
For ax be find fstor of
sethat have a som of
Perfect Square Trinomials
Be Dab + =a 6F
lab += fab?
Ditterence of Squares
BA (at Blaby
Factoring by Grouping
(a+ byte + y)
e3xt+ 12x?= 6? £ (7 Io? +4)=0
2yt-br*HlaxeO CDEC 2-0
SakUbALH)EO
ye 2EZie
3
x= 00,1418
Xe ty-t2ij-2t
a. 3x? 15x? Ix
exes? -2i
Sx CxP-bx-1
2x(L-T)UKE N= @ TSK 2)? =0
X=0,-1,7 X=O, 2,3
pee se b. 2x? 20x =-50
+50 AxA-20x150= 0
5,-S eat
Ala-sy=
pees
a ate b. 25x7-30=6
Y 24 Oo. dp -B6=0
Gxt Box 2-0 (5x46 Ek-6)=0
xebS
A Ne2- 9K 180 b. 20 6x x= 24
XK-Z)t-Un-aro AH EXLAK DO
O-DUA-NF O AN K+ D-BKAY™O
CH AMKEAVEM 2G BB) KES
X= B-3,3 2x2 WOH) °
ac xt 2)CK~ aXat
x=-2-S
5Sum or Difference of Cubes
aoe
(a byfe-ab + 5)
oe
= fa bye? + ab =’)
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procs nes tt san
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410
ag, NZ
Now you Try: Yousre building
Homework:
Ja, e+ 125-0
b, axt—27x=0
QS)QE Sxt29)=0 XCAK-aT) =O
M=-5 x= BHZ5 -100 X(Ux-B)llox% 12x44) =O
a X= tet 5H
Xewe ins
aa
<0) 3, ~223NZ
x0) By Beans
ss - Seas
ae lon +250 =O
6104-4) (en toxs8 =O Beant +RE\zO
Gna SKAP Hn 290.
ne5 n= 0 woe
nz=etois
nzB, 52503
feo
An-gin2r=4(3n) ya
newdata AI
n2-1baso ©, -4,%
nln2Ake)= oe @ -a,0,>
nMt2(n-2)=0 Oo) 2,4
XC5x- BYEX-AY= 162 -2)(9542458)20
XQ5R-75x tH Foz . aes 2 Siab
25ST Itz #34 Ke =o
B62 1K Bt Hy~3) 70
pp. 300-302;
fr tall54 Dividing Polynomials
Objectives:
| willbe able to vie polynomias using lang division
| willbe able to avi polynomias using synthetic division
Ae 3x4 OA)
% G4 Fi) e- 30)
Find the factors ofthe expression.
a ees
b. 42425
Introduction: An algorithm isa peifc set of instructions used to solve a problem, The Division Algorithm for
Polynomials is a generalized verson ofthe technique af long division in arthmtc, For polynomials Ps) and Drs, with
‘D(x wot equa to zero. there exist polynomials Qc and Rex) such that Pre) = Ds) QF) + Rie). IFRUx)~ 0, then Disa
factor Ps
Example. olynomia Long Divison
Ini te ising dpe tersin | * OF 29° ¥4 8) #41) Ze y 4d
‘popes
it Oxo + Zyxt -X45
exh proces of diving, xa z
lishing oa sbeacing PRR EK
Stop mene dee fe B xtox
‘Suni ee qeeeee
th remain hn he BEBE 1S
divisor polynomial sa factor ofthe Qywee EL
Seed pom ee
b Gveaen-aen a
VfextrartS
exte
Bx rk
= 3x43
224 43Now you try:
Example2
Step 1. Todivide «polyno by
the liner expression xa Reverse
the sign ofa
Step 2. Bring down the fis
eatin of the polynomial
Step3. Molt the coefficient
by the divisor. Addo the next
coer,
Step. Costinue mutying snd
adding ough he la coef,
x2 8
Xo KB= 2-2
KPA
=2xt8
FLxFZ
R=
a. (828+) D,
b. (Ax + 3x? + Sx 1) +(x = 2x42), AXP 4TH 40
xeaye2 AX 3x34 OX 45
pitwerat
TP RES x
~ WBN xPa1dK
naa
2 i Sunt
Banik
Using Syathetie Division
‘Use synthetic division to divide. What. Use synthetic division to divide.
Tema mb tana a ae
cl4-3a-3 Al 6°83
-4 7-4
eae o 4 Tel
Be -Tx44, Rod, 6x t4y ReoNow you try.
Example 3. Application
Step 1. Usesybetie division's
ree dhe expesion as he
Produtos binomial and
‘nom
Step 2. Factor the ini to
rete the expression athe
produto nomi.
‘The Remainder Theorem: Ifyou divide polyno
Example 4. Find P(a)r80
sways
Find P(a) by substitution and
by synthetie division.
By the Remainder Theorem,
Pd) is the remainder when
you divide Pfs) by (2-4).
Now you try.
Homework:
Divide Pay = 24 + 6x! +9" = 32-3, b. Divides! 57% + $6 by x7. What
bye Whats the quotient and isthe quan and remain?
Taaindr? a) | 0-5? 5é
41693-3 1 4G -56
4 40 1a 496 7s
1 to44 107 [185
“The polynomial x’ +9x? +23 + 18 expresses the volume, in eubic inches of box,
and the length is (x + 5) inches. What ae the ater to dimensions ofthe box?
lob 23 05) 45) Cx2Hxt3)
aad Cats) 049)
ew «AW
P(x) of degree m2 1 by xa, then the remainder i Pa).
Given that) ~
sod ext re fywhatis POP
al i-z
5 aft. 35-1
zu b-b pared aayeg43-L
1
TOT stl =e-teeaea|
-t
Given that P(x) = x°- J - 28:2 + $e +20, what is 6)?
all 22 BE 9g 2e
a0 20
= 05 16
a re
= 024 -TOS 41192
PCW) =O
pe 308: 15-18, 2627, 30-3155 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
Objectives:
1 wll be able to solve equations using the Rational Root Theorem.
‘will be able to use the Conjugate Root Theorem.
Find all solutions tothe quadratic
Nos INGS equation
oo w3+780
=2) b=-3) C27
Introduction: The Rational Root Theorem, the Conjugate Root Theorem, and Deserate' Rule of Signs help ws in our
effort to solve polynomial equations. This is especially true when they reused together
Rational Root Theorem:
Let Ps) ~ aa Hause"" +. + ax + ay bea polynomial with integer coefficients. There area limited numberof possible
roots of Pfs) = 0.
‘Integer roots must be factors of ax
1+ ations roots must have reduced from ® where pis an integer factor of avandg isan integer factor of a,
Eampe i. nde | Vitae te ronal ots 0, Wate ean tot
eee eaeee ee eee fied a ies
A245, 410 Qe tz th) +
stop 1. tdentifythe factors |? £44
orleees £4 23) "5078
a
Al 1-5 -2 lo \ 46-8
pana cen LHe Sees eae
Te 0 6 ER
S93. Totechpote 4 6 [Aine B10 te elas
eee x
fein rere | nl) | 5-2 10 B\3 7 6-8
dvson anak rear poe 268
— He,
fae 1-6 4 [elno a7 ely
potonial sing mete CYB ATHIZ)-O
step. Fintitennaning | D1) -5 -Z 10 ede Nae
—5 o-0.
oO 2 lv
Fae | Oy syed
X=6 REConjugate Root Theorem (aka Imaginary Root Theorem):
+ IF (4) isa polynomial with rarional coefficients, then national roots of Pfs) = Othat have the forart+ VB occu in
conjugate pairs. That is IPa + VB isan ierational rot with and beationl then a ~ VB is also root
+ bi isacomplex root with aand 6 rea, then a ~ bt is also a root
Example 2. Use
‘conjgate roots to construc | Sand + 27
4. viata gan pion fon = 7 wth roa ie 5 ha = Oa
eee Cx BG A-20(x-1) 43)
eevee me G25 +5) %2x-3)
+ IFP() isa polynomial with real coefficients, then the complex roots of P() ~ 0 occur in conjugate pairs. Thai, Ifa
Step. Moti te
congue fers yoxtay? +lby 5
Siep3. Wee
pov fete
Sande fer
wai quis ptm tiny Py witht cess tat Ps) = Obs 2,
Sadan
(X-2 4B0G-2-87)
Uy +449
(XAAx +13) G2) 48)
YExte 297 53.x2 + ISH x +208
‘Application
‘The with of a box is 2" ess than its length. The height is 8° greater than the length. The box
fas volume of 96 in. What ar the dimensions ofthe box?
Joh | ven=£te-ayte) 4
netid | L0P462-O 2% u
p3+ol2-16h-4b=0
az
Alt bie = 3b a
Ee et 2
cult 10 24 fol a‘Theorem: Descartes’ Rue of Signs
Let P() be polynomial with al coefficients writen in standard frm,
‘+The number of postive real roots of P= Disether equal tothe numberof sign changes between consecutive
coefficients of Ps) of less han that by an even number,
‘+ The number of negative real roots of P(x) = Os ithe equal othe numberof sign changes between consecutive
coefficients of Px or less han that by an even number.
Im both cases, cunt multiple rss according other mulpiiy
Example. What does Descartes Rae of Signs tl you about he el roots of Pf) = 23! + = 2
‘Step 1. Find the number of Mny= x+%-\ 0c 0 pos. teal coats
sian changes for Pod = 2
Sorbaetnemte | ee CSKERr-1 Lor © ve§: Feat roots
Your tuen, What oes Descartes Rule Signs tl you about thera roots of
Pie 60 Ihe rhe I= 18
Step 1 Find th me of
Show change for Ply = Pod= xt nF —-xAS
Step 2. Find the number of J er no Pos. real roots
Signchangs tor Ps).
“x) Ch! OF 15
J or no Ne: feal roots
Homework: pp. 316-317; 16,28, 29, 37.38, 45.5.6 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Objectives:
| will be able to use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to solve polynomial equations with complex solutions
Use synthetic division to
divide
e740 3) + 3)
xea tix =|
Introduction: The degree ofa plyaomial equation tells you how many reas the equation has.
‘© A polynomial funetion with mo constant term has 08 one of ts rational rots.
‘© Appolyomial function ofan df degre and real coecints must have areal number rot,
‘= A polynomial function of an ever degre may not have any real number rot
‘The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra: If Ps) ia polynomial of degre n 2 I, then Ps) ~ O has exactly n rots,
including mulpleand complex rots
°¥-Every polynomial equation of degree n> I has exactly root, inchudingmukiple and complex rots,
Every polynomial of degree / ha m linear factors
Every polynomial funtion of Jegreen > / ha at least one complex 23,
‘Use the Fundamental
‘Theorem of Algebra find
the rots. You trow the
Example 1. What areal the
roots of P09?
Step 1,
Wet in saad form
nd is the possible ational
noe
Sct e Mt 2-13 10
eda Poo age | A tEXP—1BK™+1OX= © 1 3-10
Grisonandlok oraz | x Cy By 2x2 \Bx-r10)#O 3-10 6
sup raertepormmia | 2 08 © 05: Peal roots {(xat) K+ Bx—10) =O
Sine one dviion 1 02 0 neg. FEAL DOS “KEK NQBKX-DEO
SEiouermen’ | “£2, £5410 X=-5) Qj12
tml de esl ia seconde
egrepolynomial. Use
factoring or quadrat formala
twsolve om herebo Sax 2H TEI 18-0
s)ta aye xk
43] al TQ ong lav x=tWE
el a Tg 2 6 Lolw ith
ra io Sisv X=-3,3)hy V2 We
4 oF 2s real roots a
1 00 ne reo roots XUZ
epicedne a
*hazausseigta 21 | 4 90-20 X*5=0
Bor | pos real mss 2-4-0 20 eS
Vor Ongyrelvoots! 2) T=7-5 10 loly Xs
2 0-0
1 o-slohy XENG) VB, 2)2
XS
#1,42Example2.
‘Step 1. entity the zr ant
plot them on acon gd
[Factor fest feces |
‘Step 2. Detonin whether
{he plbanmtal eon oF
egaive over cach inna.
[Chock end behavior and est
!midpoins oll the interval |
Step 3. Sketch the gop
Graphing Polynomials Using Zeros
a. Wis) = + 3)fe- 30e- INI)
fe) 00 a3 x->.00
"X)-> 00 0@X—>-00 X
xly
Sse
als
be ate + He aP
$09» 00.05 k 700 ow
Fee) 00 08 X-> “00
xc
de
“2[-100
t)20
lan
ay
>
Homework:
22,26. pg. 325: 4,65.9 Transformi
Polynor
unctions
Objectives: wil be able to apply :ransformations to grophs of polynomials
Do Now
IManZh+e)=40
Bh?4+3Ae-H0=0
R243. 27-40)=0
Ali4os
Ts5H
ht
e
w
You are building a rectangular
sandbox for a children’s
playground. The width of the
sandbox times its height.
‘The length ofthe sandbox is 8
femore than 2 times its height
You have 40 of sand
avalible to fl this sandbox.
What are the dimensions of
the sandbox?
‘The graph ofthe function y= affx-) ¢kis a vertical stretch or compression by the factor Ja, 2 horizontal shift of h
units, anda vertical shift of k units the graph ofy = ff
Summary: Transformations of Polynomial Functions
vertically.
a0, then the graph flips.
ee
Hf [a] >, then the graph stretches
H#0
0, then the graph shifts k units up.
fe 0, then the graph shifts k units
down.
G() = a(x -—h) +k
Ifh>0, then the graph shifts h units left.
If <0, then the graph shifts h units right.Example 1
Mulipty
by the eee factor
5
Step 2. Muliply
by teste factor
si tore inthe
Step 3. Replace
swith 2,
Step 4. Add S10
‘raat very
Step. Ske the
ah
Now you try.
‘What cubic
function do you
‘obtain by
applying the
following
transformations
toynx:
vertical
compression by
the factor 12;
vertical
translation 4
units down;
horizontal
translation 3
units right?
Transforming a cuble function
What cubic funetion do you obtain by applying the following transformations to y=1?:
vertical stretch by the factor 3; reflection in the xaxs; vertical translation 5 units up;
horizontal :ranslation 2 units left?
4 az 045Finding the reros of a transformed cubic function
Example? ‘What are alle real zeros ofthe function?
step. sane | ¥=30-1+8 bo yake-33
mo" | a(x) 8 =0
Sup 2. She BOx-Ipe-8
Cae the 3dr) « -\=-B.
25
x-1= V3,
xaos
Now you try. | What ar alle real 208 ofthe Function?
ce yn(et5P-2
(+ 5)7-2=0
ts P=2
xXtS= Az
x YR -5
Homework PP343; 9120), 14-17 3).