Polynomial Functions and Equations (Synthetic Division)
Polynomial
A Polynomial in one variable is an algebraic expression of the form a1xn-1 + a2xn-1 + a2xn-2 + … + a2x2 +
a1x + a0, where a1, a2, a3, … a1, a0 are real numbers, and n is non-negative integer. a1xn is the leading
term of polynomial
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GEN. TRIAS CAMPUS Since n is non-negative, n can be 0,1,2,3, … the leading term determines the degree of the polynomial.
Sitio Tinungan Brgy. Manggahan Gen. Trias City Cavite The following are polynomials.
1. 5 - Degree 0 Note:
2. 3x + 2 - Degree 1 The degree of polynomial is the
3. x2 – 10x + 7 - Degree 2
Junior High School Department 4. 2x2 – 5 - Degree 2
degree of the leading term, or the
greatest exponent of the variable
5. 4x3 + 2x – 1 - Degree 3
Module 4 In terms of their degree, polynomials are categories as follows.
1. 5 is 0 – degree polynomial and is a constant
MATHEMATICS 10 2. 3x + 2 is a first-degree polynomial and is called linear polynomial
3. x2 – 10 + 7 and 2x2 – 5 are second-degree polynomials and are called quadratic polynomials
4. 4x3 + 2x – 1 is a third-degree polynomial or a cubic polynomial.
5. Higher degree polynomials may be called nth degree polynomials
Operations on Polynomials
Addition
Prepared by:
2x3 – 5x2 + 3x + 4
MR. JEFFERSON GOCATEK + (4x3 + 3x2 – 7x – 9)
Subject Teacher 6x3 – 2x2 – 4x - 5
Subtraction
5x3 – 8x2 + 2x
- (8x3 + 3x2 + x – 10)
__________________________________________________________ -3x3 - 11x2 + x + 10
Name of Student
Multiplication
x3 + 9x2 - x + 2
__________________________________________________________ x-5
Grade Level and Section x4 – 9x3 – x2 + 2x →using x as multiplier
- 5x3 – 45x2 – 5x – 10 → using -5 as multiplier
x4 – 14x3 – 46x2 – 3x – 10
Date: ________________________
Division
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Division of Polynomials
Division of a polynomial by a monomial has been learned. “Synthetic Division”
9 x 3 – 15 x 2 – 12 x
= 3 x2 –5 x – 4 This method can be applied if the divisor is a binomial of the form x – a
3x
Example 1 Find the quotient of ( x 3−3 x 2−8 x +4 ) ÷( x+ 2)
Divide x 3 – 3 x 2 – 8 x + 4 by x +2 Since the form of the divisor should be x – a, then x + 2 is x – (-2), in which case, a = -2.
Write the coefficients in the decreasing order of exponents
The quotient is degree lower than the dividend
Quotient: x 2−5 x+ 2
The last number represents the remainder. In this case there is no remainder.
Divide ( x 3−27 ) ÷ ( x−3)
Example 2
Divide x 3 – 27 by x−2
Divide 2 x5 +7 x +21 by x +2
The quotient is degree lower than the dividend
Lesson Check up The last number represents the remainder. The remainder is -57.
Use long division to divide: Just add the remainder (including the sign) over the divisor on the last part of the quotient.
1. x 2−3 x+ 4 x−4 by x−2 4 3 2 57
Quotient: 2 x −4 x + 8 x −16 x +39−
2. 5 x 3−6 x 2−14 x−3 by 5 x −1 x +2
3. x 6−64 by x−2
4. x 2−8 x−16 by x−2
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Activity
Use synthetic division to divide:
1. x3 – 3x2 + 4x -4 by x – 2
2. 2x3 – 28x2 + 49x – 36 by x – 3
3. X5 – 3x2 – 20 by x – 2
4. 5x3 – 200x – 120 by x – 6
5. -x4 + x3 – 5x2 + 3x – 4 by x - 1
6. 2x3 – 28x2 + 49x – 369 by x – 9
3
7. 4x3 – 5x + 6 by x +
4
8. x5 – 243 by x – 3
9. 2x2 – 13x – 16 by 2x + 3
10. 6x3 – x2 + 2x + 2 by 3x + 1
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