Mathematics Project
Project I: Factorization of Polynomials and Algebraic Identities
Purpose of Factorization and Identities in Algebra:
To simplify complex algebraic expressions.
To solve quadratic and higher degree equations easily.
To recognize algebraic patterns and use standard identities.
To make mathematical operations more manageable.
To form the base for learning advanced algebra and calculus.
Important Algebraic Identities and Solved Examples:
1. Identity 1:
(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
Example: (x + 3)^2 = x^2 + 6x + 9
2. Identity 2:
(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
Example: (x - 4)^2 = x^2 - 8x + 16
3. Identity 3:
a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)
Example: x^2 - 9 = (x + 3)(x - 3)
4. Identity 4:
(x + a)(x + b) = x^2 + (a + b)x + ab
Example: (x + 2)(x + 5) = x^2 + 7x + 10
5. Identity 5:
(a + b + c)^2 = a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + 2ab + 2bc + 2ca
Example: (x + 1 + 2)^2 = x^2 + 1 + 4 + 2x + 4 + 2x = x^2 + 2x + 10
Factorization of Polynomials - Solved Examples:
6. Example 1:
x^2 + 5x + 6
Factors: (x + 2)(x + 3)
7. Example 2:
x^2 - 9
Factors: (x + 3)(x - 3)
8. Example 3:
x^2 - 4x - 12
Factors: (x - 6)(x + 2)
9. Example 4:
2x^2 + 7x + 3
Factors: (2x + 1)(x + 3)
10. Example 5:
3x^2 - 2x - 1
Factors: (3x + 1)(x - 1)
Project II: Compound Interest
Purpose of Compound Interest in Banking:
Encourages savings as the interest earned is reinvested.
Helps banks grow investments and offer better returns.
Used in loans to calculate total repayment over time.
Essential for investment planning and financial stability.
Gives more accurate results over time than simple interest.
Type 1: Finding Compound Interest and Amount
Formula: A = P(1 + r/100)^t, CI = A - P
11. Example 1:
P = 10,000, r = 5%, t = 2 years
A = 11,025, CI = 1,025
12. Example 2:
P = 8,000, r = 4%, t = 3 years
A = 8,999, CI = 999
13. Example 3:
P = 15,000, r = 6%, t = 4 years
A = 18,937, CI = 3,937
14. Example 4:
P = 5,000, r = 10%, t = 2 years
A = 6,050, CI = 1,050
15. Example 5:
P = 12,000, r = 7%, t = 3 years
A = 14,701, CI = 2,701
Type 2: Finding Rate of Interest (r)
Formula: A = P(1 + r/100)^t, solve for r
16. Example 1:
P = 5,000, A = 6,050, t = 2 years
r = 10%
17. Example 2:
P = 12,000, A = 15,552, t = 3 years
r = 9%
18. Example 3:
P = 20,000, A = 26,910, t = 4 years
r ≈ 7.8%
19. Example 4:
P = 7,000, A = 8,679.23, t = 3 years
r = 7.4%
20. Example 5:
P = 25,000, A = 31,104, t = 2 years
r = 11.5%
Type 3: Finding the Principal (P)
Formula: P = A / (1 + r/100)^t
21. Example 1:
A = 6,050, r = 10%, t = 2 years
P = 5,000
22. Example 2:
A = 15,552, r = 9%, t = 3 years
P = 12,000
23. Example 3:
A = 26,910, r = 8%, t = 4 years
P ≈ 20,000
24. Example 4:
A = 10,000, r = 5%, t = 3 years
P = 8,638
25. Example 5:
A = 50,000, r = 6%, t = 2 years
P = 44,490