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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 2
Problems Involving
Polynomial Function
About the Module
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the skills in solving problems involving polynomial function. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module is divided into three lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Evaluating Polynomial Function
Lesson 2 – Solving Problems Involving Polynomial Function
(Evaluating Polynomial Function)
Lesson 3 – Solving Problems Involving Polynomial Function
(Operations on Polynomial Function)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. evaluate polynomial functions;
2. recall operation on polynomials;
3. identify the steps in solving problems involving polynomial functions; and
4. solve problems involving polynomial function.

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 What I Know (Pre-Test)
Instructions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct
answer and write it on a separate answer sheet.

1. Simplify: (2𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 12) + (𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 10)

A. 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 22 C. 3𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 22
B. 3𝑥 + 𝑥 − 𝑥 + 22
3 2 D. 3𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 22

2. Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 7𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8 when 𝑥 = −2.

A. 28 B. 20 C. 12 D. 6

3. Evaluate ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10 when 𝑥 = 3.

A. 8 B. − 8 C. 4 D. – 4

4. The average fuel (in gallons) consumed by an individual vehicle is modeled by

the function 𝑓(𝑡) = 𝑡 3 + 10𝑡 + 300, where t is the number of years. Find the
average fuel consumed by an individual for 6 years.
A. 986 B. 576 C. 466 D. 216

5. A researcher predicts that the population of Philippines will be 12.3 million

in 2012 and will increase by about .13 million per year until 2022. This
expressed as 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.13𝑥 + 12.3, where x is the number of years since 2012.
what will be the estimated population 5 years after?
A. 15.2 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 B. 14.12 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 C. 13.50 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 D. 12.95 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛

6. A phone manufacturer determines that its profit, P, in pesos, can be modeled

by the function 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 1, where x represents the number of
phones sold. What is the profit when 𝑥 = 10?
A. 1 531 B. 5 531 C. 10 531 D. 50 531

7. A researcher establishes that a patient’s reaction time, R in minutes, to a

dose of a particular drug is 𝑅(𝑑) = 𝑑 3 + 3𝑑 2 − 8, where d is the amount of
drug, in milliliters, that absorbed in the patient’s blood. Find the patient’s
reaction time when 𝑑 = 3.
A. 192 B. 92 C. 60 D. 46

8. The volume of a rectangular solid is represented by 𝑉(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 1.

The length of the solid is given by 𝑙(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1, and the width is given by
w(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1. What expression represents the height of the solid?
A. 𝑥 − 1 B. 𝑥 − 2 C. 𝑥 − 3 D. 𝑥 − 4
9. A pool is being filled with a large water hose. The height of the water in a pool
is determined by the function 𝐹(𝑥) = 7𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 10. Previously, the pool had
been filled up with a different hose. Then, the height was determined by the
function 𝑃(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 4. What polynomial represents the difference in the
height of the water in the pool between two hoses?
A. 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 14 C. 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 14
B. 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 6 D. 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 6

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 10. The length of a rectangle is represented by the function 𝐿(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2, and its
width is represented by 𝑊(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3. Write the polynomial function that
represents the area of the rectangle.
A. 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 6 C. 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 6
B. 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 6 D. 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 6

11. A painter must add the areas of two walls to determine the amount of paint
needed. The area of the first wall is modeled by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 1, and
the area of the second wall is modeled by 𝑔(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 3. What
polynomial represents the total area of two walls?
A. 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 2 C. 𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 2
B. 𝑥 + 2𝑥 − 16𝑥 − 2
3 2 D. 𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 − 2

12. The distance covered by a bicycle is modelled by the polynomial function

𝐷(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 13𝑥 + 6. The time taken by the bicycle to cover the distance
is given by the function 𝑇(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2. Find the polynomial function that
represents the speed of the bicycle.
A. 𝑆(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 3 C. 𝑆(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 3
B. 𝑆(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 3 D. 𝑆(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 3

13. Alexa has a rectangular garden. The length of the garden is represented by
𝑙(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 3 and the width is represented by 𝑤(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1. What polynomial
represents the perimeter of the rectangle?
A. 8𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 − 3 B. 8𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 3 C. 12𝑥 + 8 D. 12𝑥 − 4

For numbers 14-15, refer to the problem below.

The length of a rectangular prism is modeled by 𝑙(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 1, the width is

𝑤(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3 and the height is modeled by ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥.

14. What polynomial function represents the volume of the rectangular prism?
A. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 + 14𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 C. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 − 14𝑥 2 − 6𝑥
B. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 + 14𝑥 − 6𝑥
3 2
D. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 − 14𝑥 2 + 6𝑥

15. What is the volume of the rectangular prism if 𝑥 = 2?

A. 164 B. 152 C. 140 D. 52

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 Lesson Evaluating Polynomial
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Monday Function
What I Need to Know
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
 evaluate polynomial functions.

What’s In
From your previous lesson, polynomial function is a function defined by

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + ⋯ + 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 = 0,

where, 𝑎𝑛 ≠ 0, 𝑛 is a nonnegative integer and the coefficients 𝑎0 , 𝑎1 , … , 𝑎𝑛 are

real numbers. The function is also denoted as 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), where x is the input of the
function and y is the value of the function. The leading term is 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 , 𝑎0 is the constant
term; 𝑎0 , 𝑎1 , … , 𝑎𝑛 are the coefficients, and 𝑎𝑛 is the leading coefficient.

What’s New
EVALUATING POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION

Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 3 when 𝑥 = 2.

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What Is It
In the previous activity, we need to evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 3 when 𝑥 = 2.

Here are the steps required in Evaluating Polynomial Functions.

Step 1: Replace the value of x in the function with the given value.
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.

Solutions:
Step 1: Replace the value of x in the function with the given value. Since the
given value of x is 2, replace the value of x with 2.
𝑓(𝒙) = 4𝒙2 + 7𝒙 + 3
𝑓(𝟐) = 4(𝟐)2 + 7(𝟐) + 3
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.
𝑓(𝟐) = 4(𝟐)2 + 7(𝟐) + 3

𝑓(𝟐) = 4(4) + 14 + 3

𝑓(𝟐) = 16 + 14 + 3
𝑓(𝟐) = 33

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Illustrative Examples:

Ex. 1. Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = −4𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 5 when 𝑥 = 3.

Solutions:

Step 1: Replace the value of x in the

function with the given value. Since 𝑓(𝑥) = −4𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 5
the given value of x is 3, replace the 𝑓(3) = −4(3)2 + 8(3) + 5
value of x with 3.

𝑓(3) = −4(3)2 + 8(3) + 5

Step 2: Use the order of operation to 𝑓(3) = −4(9) + 24 + 5
simplify the function. 𝑓(3) = (−36) + 24 + 5
𝒇(𝟑) = −𝟕

Note: The order of operation follows PEMDAS. PEMDAS is an

acronym for parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division,
addition and subtraction.

Ex. 2. Given 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑥, find 𝑔(−2).

Solutions:

Step 1: Replace the value of x in the

function with the given value. in 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 𝑥
this case, we will replace the value 𝑔(−2) = 3(−2)3 + (−2)2 + (−2)
of x with -2.

𝑔(−2) = 3(−2)3 + (−2)2 + (−2)

Step 2: Use the order of operation 𝑔(−2) = 3(−8) + 4 + (−2)
to simplify the function. 𝑔(−2) = (−24) + 4 + (−2)
𝒈(−𝟐) = −𝟐𝟐

Ex. 3. Given ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 7 − 2𝑥 5 + 𝑥 2 − 10, find ℎ(−1).

Solutions:

Step 1: Replace the value of x in

the function with the given value. ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 7 − 2𝑥 5 + 𝑥 2 − 10
in this case, we will replace the ℎ(−1) = (−1)7 − 2(−1)5 + (−1)2 − 10
value of x with -1.

ℎ(−1) = (−1)7 − 2(−1)5 + (−1)2 − 10

Step 2: Use the order of operation ℎ(−1) = (−1) − 2(−1) + 1 − 10
to simplify the function. ℎ(−1) = (−1) + 2 + 1 − 10
𝒉(−𝟏) = −𝟖

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 What’s More
Activity 1. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Instructions: Evaluate the following polynomial function with the given value of x.
1. Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 9 when 𝑥 = 4.
2. Evaluate 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3 when 𝑥 = −2.
3. Evaluate ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 5 when 𝑥 = 2.
4. Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 5 − 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 7 when 𝑥 = 1.
5. Evaluate 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 6 + 3𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 5 when 𝑥 = −1.

What I Need to Remember

Write your insight/learning about the lesson being studied.

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Lesson Solving Problems Involving

2 Polynomial Function
(Evaluating Polynomial Function)
Tuesday

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 identify the steps in solving problems involving polynomial function, and

 solve problems involving polynomial function.

What’s In
In evaluating polynomial function for a given value, substitute the value
of x and find its numerical value.

Example: Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 9 when 𝑥 = 3.

Solutions:

Step 1: Replace the value of x in the

function with the given value. in this 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 9
case, we will replace the value of x 𝑓(3) = (3)2 − 5(3) − 9
with 3.

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 Step 2: Use the order of operation to 𝑓(3) = (3)2 − 5(3) − 9
simplify the function. 𝑓(3) = 9 − 15 − 9
𝒇(𝟑) = −𝟏𝟓

What’s New
The polynomial function 𝑓(𝑡) = 20𝑡 2 + 400 gives the height of an
object t seconds after it is dropped from a 400 foot tall bridge.

Find the height after 𝒕 = 𝟑 seconds.

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What Is It
It is very important to master the skills in evaluating polynomial function
since we will use it in solving problems involving polynomial function.
Let us answer the previous activity.

The polynomial function 𝑓(𝑡) = 20𝑡 2 + 400 gives the height of an object t seconds
after it is dropped from a 400 foot tall bridge.

Find the height after 𝒕 = 𝟑 seconds.

Solutions:
Follow the steps in evaluating polynomial function.
Step 1: Replace the variable with the given value; and
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.

Step 1: Replace the value of t with 3.

𝑓(𝑡) = 20𝑡 2 + 400
𝑓(3) = 20(3)2 + 400
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.
𝑓(3) = 20(3)2 + 400
𝑓(3) = 20(9) + 400
𝑓(3) = 180 + 400
𝑓(3) = 580

Therefore, the height of an object 3 seconds after it is dropped from a 400 foot
tall bridge is 580.

Let us try these word problems.

Illustrative Examples

Ex. 1. A demographer predicts that the population, P, of a town t years from now
can be modeled by the function 𝑃(𝑡) = 4𝑡 3 + 2𝑡 2 + 150𝑡 + 10 000. What will the
population of the town be two (2) years from now?

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 Solutions:
Step 1: Replace the value of t with 2.
𝑃(𝑡) = 4𝑡 3 + 2𝑡 2 + 150𝑡 + 10 000
𝑃(2) = 4(2)3 + 2(2)2 + 150(2) + 10 000
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.

𝑃(2) = 4(2)3 + 2(2)2 + 150(2) + 10 000

𝑃(2) = 4(8) + 2(4) + 300 + 10 000
𝑃(2) = 32 + 8 + 300 + 10 000
𝑃(2) = 10 340

Therefore, the population of the town two years from now will be 10 340.

Ex. 2. A car manufacturer determines that its profit, P, in millions of pesos, can be
modeled by the function 𝑃(𝑥) = 20𝑥 3 + 35𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 2, where x represents the number
of cars sold. What is the profit when 𝑥 = 150?
Solutions:
Step 1: Replace the value of x with 150.
𝑃(𝑥) = 20𝑥 3 + 35𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 2
𝑃(150) = 20(150)3 + 35(150)2 + 4(150) − 2
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.

𝑃(150) = 20(150)3 + 35(150)2 + 4(150) − 2

𝑃(150) = 20(3 375 000) + 35(22 500) + 600 − 2
𝑃(150) = 67 500 000 + 787 500 + 600 − 2
𝑃(150) = 68 288 098

Thus, the profit when x = 150 is 68 288 098.

Ex. 3. The total number of hexagons in a honeycomb can be modeled by the function
𝑓(𝑟) = 3𝑟 2 − 3𝑟 + 1, where 𝑟 is the number of rings and 𝑓(𝑟) is the number of
hexagons. Find the total number of hexagons in a honeycomb with 6 rings.
Solutions:
Step 1: Replace the value of r with 6.
𝑓(𝑟) = 3𝑟 2 − 3𝑟 + 1
𝑓(6) = 3(6)2 − 3(6) + 1
Step 2: Use the order of operation to simplify the function.

𝑓(6) = 3(6)2 − 3(6) + 1

𝑓(6) = 3(36) − 18 + 1
𝑓(6) = 108 − 18 + 1
𝑓(6) = 91

Thus, the total number of hexagons in a honeycomb with 6 rings is 91.

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 What’s More
Activity 2. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Instructions: Solve the following word problems.

1. The average fuel (in gallons) consumed by an individual vehicle is modeled by

the function 𝑓(𝑡) = 0.5𝑡 3 + 15.3𝑡 + 480, where t is the number of years. Find
the average fuel consumed by an individual for 5 years.

2. A doll manufacturer determines that its profit, P, in pesos, can be modeled by

the function 𝑃(𝑥) = 100𝑥 2 + 300𝑥 + 150, where x represents the number of dolls
sold. What is the profit from the sale of 50 dolls?

3. A medical researcher establishes that a patient’s reaction time, R in minutes,

to a dose of a particular drug is 𝑅(𝑑) = 2𝑑 3 + 𝑑 2 + 10, where d is the amount of
drug, in milliliters, that absorbed in the patient’s blood. Find the patient’s
reaction time when 𝑑 = 5.

What I Need to Remember

Write your insight/learning about the lesson being studied.
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Lesson Solving Problems Involving

3 Polynomial Function
(Operations on Function)
Wednesday

What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
 perform the indicated operations on function.

What’s In
Functions can be added, subtracted, multiplied and divided.

Rules on simplifying polynomials.

1. In adding polynomials, add the terms that are similar.
2. In subtracting polynomials, change the sign of the subtrahend then proceed
to addition.
3. In multiplying polynomials, use Distributive Property of Multiplication over
Addition and laws of exponent.
4. In dividing polynomials, determine the factors of the numerator and
denominator then simplify.

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 What’s New
Can you simplify the following polynomials?

1. (𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 4) + (𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5) 3. (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)
𝑥 2 −25
2. (3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 6) − (2𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 2) 4.
𝑥+5
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What Is It
Let us recall the rules on simplifying polynomials.
1. In adding polynomials, add the terms that are similar.
(𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 4) + (𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 5) = (𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 ) + [4𝑥 + (−3𝑥)] + [(−4) + 5]
= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1
2. In subtracting polynomials, change the sign of the subtrahend then proceed
to addition.
(3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 6) − (2𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 2) = (3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 6) + (−2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2)
= [3𝑥 2 + (−2𝑥 2 )] + [(−8𝑥) + (−2𝑥)] + [6 + 2]
= 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 8
3. In multiplying polynomials, use Distributive Property of Multiplication over
Addition and law of exponent.
(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1) = 𝑥(𝑥 − 1) + 1(𝑥 − 1)
= 𝑥2 − 𝑥 + 𝑥 − 1
= 𝑥2 − 1
4. In dividing polynomials, determine the factors of the numerator and
denominator then simplify.
𝑥 2 −25 (𝑥+5)(𝑥−5) (𝑥+5)(𝑥−5)
= = = 𝑥−5
𝑥+5 𝑥+5 𝑥+5

In the same manner, we will follow these rules when we solve word problems
involving operations on polynomial functions.

Illustrative Examples

Ex. 1. The number of laptops sold by a shop can be modeled by the expression
𝐹(𝑡) = 2𝑡 + 5 and the price per laptop is modeled by an expression 𝑃(𝑡) = 𝑡 2 + 3𝑡 + 6,
where t is the number of months in a year. If we use this model, what is the total
amount of revenue generated by the shop at t months?
Solutions:
Identify what operation is being used. The amount of revenue is equal to the number
of items sold times the price per item. Thus, we will use multiplication.

𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑥 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑃𝑒𝑟 𝐿𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑝

𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = 𝐹(𝑡) · 𝑃(𝑡)
𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = (2𝑡 + 5)(𝑡 2 + 3𝑡 + 6)
𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = 2𝑡(𝑡 2 + 3𝑡 + 6) + 5(𝑡 2 + 3𝑡 + 6) 𝐵𝑦 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑦
𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = 2𝑡 3 + 6𝑡 2 + 12𝑡 + 5𝑡 2 + 15𝑡 + 30 𝑀𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑦
𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = 2𝑡 3 + (6𝑡 2 + 5𝑡 2 ) + (12𝑡 + 15𝑡) + 30 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑠
𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑒 = 2𝑡 3 + 11𝑡 2 + 27𝑡 + 30 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑦

Thus, the revenue can be modeled by 2𝑡 3 + 11𝑡 2 + 27𝑡 + 30.

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Ex. 2. The area of the rectangle is modeled by 𝑅(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 6 and the width
of the rectangle is modeled as 𝑊(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2. What polynomial function represents the
length of the rectangle?
Solutions:
The area of a rectangle is equal to length times width. Since the given is the area of
the rectangle and its width, we will solve for the length.

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 = 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑥 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑆𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ

𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑥 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
= 𝐷𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑏𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ =
𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ

Substitute the function of the area of the rectangle and its width. In this problem,
we will be dividing two functions.
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ =
𝑊𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ
𝑅(𝑥)
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝐵𝑦 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝑊(𝑥)
𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 6
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ =
𝑥−2
(𝑥 2 + 3)(𝑥 − 2)
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟
𝑥−2
2
(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 2)
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑦
𝑥−2
𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ = 𝑥 2 + 3

Thus, the length of the rectangle can be modeled by the function 𝐿(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 3.

Ex. 3. The average cost of a cellphone in the year 2000 can be modeled by the
function 𝐶(𝑡) = 3𝑡 2 + 5𝑡 − 200 where t is the number of years. By 2010 the average
cost had changed, so it can be modeled by 𝐶(𝑡) = 5𝑡 2 + 10𝑡 + 450. Find the difference
in the average cost for a cellphone between 2010 and 2000.
Solutions:
Identify what operation is being used. In this problem, we will use subtraction.

𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 = (5𝑡 2 + 10𝑡 + 450) − (3𝑡 2 + 5𝑡 − 200)

Change the sign of the subtrahend and proceed to addition.

𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 = (5𝑡 2 + 10𝑡 + 450) + (−3𝑡 2 − 5𝑡 + 200)

Combine like terms.

𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 = [5𝑡 2 + (−3𝑡 2 )] + [10𝑡 + (−5𝑡)] + (450 + 200)
𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 2𝑡 2 + 5𝑡 + 650

Therefore, the difference in average cost for a cellphone between 2010 and 2000 can
be modeled by 𝐷𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 = 2𝑡 2 + 5𝑡 + 650.

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Ex. 4. John must get the sum of the areas of two plots of land to determine the
amount of seed to plant. Plot P can be modeled by 𝑃(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 10, and the area
of plot F can be modeled by 𝐹(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 − 3. Write the function that represents the
total area of both plots of land.
Solutions:
Since we will get the sum of the two plots of land, we will add both functions.

𝐻(𝑥) = 𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑃 + 𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝐹 𝐿𝑒𝑡 𝐻(𝑥)𝑏𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑
𝐻(𝑥) = (4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 10) + (𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 − 3) 𝐵𝑦 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
2 2
𝐻(𝑥) = (4𝑥 + 𝑥 ) + [(−3𝑥) + 8𝑥] + [10 + (−3)] 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑠
𝐻(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 7

Thus, the function that represents the total area of both plots of land is
𝐻(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 7.

What’s More
Activity 3. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Instructions: Solve the following word problems.

1. The length of a rectangle is represented by the function 𝐿(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 3, and its

width is represented by 𝑊(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 5. Write the polynomial function that
represents the area of the rectangle.

2. The volume of a rectangular solid is represented by 𝑉(𝑥) = 4𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥. The

length of the solid is given by 𝑙(𝑥) = 2𝑥, and the height is given by ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1.
Find the function that represents the width of the solid.

3. A pool is being filled with a large water hose. The height of the water in a pool
is determined by the function 𝐹(𝑥) = 9𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 5. Previously, the pool had
been filled up with a different hose. Then, the height was determined by the
function 𝑃(𝑥) = 6𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3. Write a function that determines the height of the
water in the pool if both hoses are on at the same time.

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What I can do

Activity 4
Directions: Find the words related to our lesson. The words maybe written
forward, backward, upward, downward, horizontally, vertically or
diagonally.

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 Solving Problems Involving
Friday Polynomial Function:
Assessment
Assessment (Post Test)
Instructions: Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥) = 7𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8 when 𝑥 = −2.

A. 28 B. 20 C. 12 D. 6

2. Evaluate ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 10 when 𝑥 = 3.

A. 8 B. − 8 C. 4 D. − 4

3. Simplify: (2𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 12) − (𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 10)

A. 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 15𝑥 + 2 C. 𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 + 15𝑥 + 2
B. 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 2
3 2 D. 𝑥 3 + 9𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 2

4. A phone manufacturer determines that its profit, P, in pesos, can be modeled

by the function 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 1, where x represents the number of
cars sold. What is the profit when 𝑥 = 10?
A. 1 531 B. 5 531 C. 10 531 D. 50 531

5. A researcher establishes that a patient’s reaction time, R in minutes, to a

dose of a particular drug is 𝑅(𝑑) = 𝑑 3 + 3𝑑 2 − 8, where d is the amount of
drug, in milliliters, that absorbed in the patient’s blood. Find the patient’s
reaction time when 𝑑 = 3.
A. 192 B. 92 C. 60 D. 46

6. The average fuel (in gallons) consumed by an individual vehicle is modeled by

the function 𝑓(𝑡) = 𝑡 3 + 10𝑡 + 300, where t is the number of years. Find the
average fuel consumed by an individual for 6 years.
A. 986 B. 576 C. 466 D. 216

7. A researcher predicts that the population of Philippines will be 12.3 million

in 2012 and will increase by about .13 million per year until 2022. This
expressed as 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.13𝑥 + 12.3, where x is the number of years since 2012.
what will be the estimated population 5 years after?
A. 15.2 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 B. 14.12 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 C. 13.50 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 D. 12.95 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛

For numbers 8-9, refer to the problem below.

The length of a rectangular prism is modeled by 𝑙(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 1, the width is

𝑤(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3 and the height is modeled by ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥.

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8. What polynomial function represents the volume of the rectangular prism?
A. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 + 14𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 C. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 − 14𝑥 2 − 6𝑥
B. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 + 14𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 D. 𝑉(𝑥) = 12𝑥 3 − 14𝑥 2 + 6𝑥

9. What is the volume of the rectangular prism if 𝑥 = 2?

A. 164 B. 152 C. 140 D. 52

10. The length of a rectangle is represented by the function 𝐿(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2, and its
width is represented by 𝑊(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3. Write the polynomial function that
represents the area of the rectangle.
A. 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 6 C. 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 6
B. 2𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 4𝑥 − 6
3 2 D. 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 6

11. A painter must add the areas of two walls to determine the amount of paint
needed. The area of the first wall is modeled by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 1, and
the area of the second wall is modeled by 𝑔(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 3. What
polynomial represents the total area of two walls?
A. 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 2 C. 𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 2
B. 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 − 2 D. 𝑥 3 + 8𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 − 2

12. The number of laptops sold by a shop can be modeled by the expression
𝐹(𝑡) = 4𝑡 − 3 and the price per laptop is modeled by an expression
𝑃(𝑡) = 2𝑡 + 1, where t is the number of months in a year. If we use this
model, what is the total amount of revenue generated by the shop at t
months?
A. 8𝑡 2 + 10𝑡 − 3 B. 8𝑡 2 − 2𝑡 − 3 C. 12𝑡 + 8 D. 12𝑡 − 4

13. Alexa has a rectangular garden. The length of the garden is represented by
𝑙(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 3 and the width is represented by 𝑤(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1. What polynomial
represents the perimeter of the rectangle?
A. 8𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 − 3 B. 8𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 3 C. 12𝑥 + 8 D. 12𝑥 − 4

14. The volume of a rectangular solid is represented by 𝑉(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 1.

The length of the solid is given by 𝑙(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1, and the width is given by
w(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1. What expression represents the height of the solid?
A. 𝑥 − 1 B. 𝑥 − 2 C. 𝑥 − 3 D. 𝑥 − 4

15. A pool is being filled with a large water hose. The height of the water in a pool
is determined by the function 𝐹(𝑥) = 7𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 10. Previously, the pool had
been filled up with a different hose. Then, the height was determined by the
function 𝑃(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 4. What polynomial represents the difference in the
height of the water in the pool between two hoses?
A. 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 14 C. 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 14
B. 4𝑥 − 11𝑥 + 6
2 D. 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 6

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Activity 1. Activity 2
1. 𝑓(𝑡) = 0.5𝑡 3 + 15.3𝑡 + 480
1. 𝑓(4) = 53 𝑓(5) = 0.5(5)3 + 15.3(5) + 480
𝑓(5) = 0.5(125) + 76.5 + 480
2. 𝑔(−2) = −7 𝑓(5) = 62.5 + 76.5 + 480
3. ℎ(2) = 17 𝑓(5) = 619
Therefore, the average fuel consumed by an
4. 𝑓(1) = 0
individual for 5 years is 619 gallons.
5. 𝑃(−1) = −7
2. 𝑃(𝑥) = 100𝑥 2 + 300𝑥 + 150
𝑃(50) = 100(50)2 + 300(50) + 150
𝑃(50) = 100(2 500) + 15 000 + 150
𝑃(50) = 250 000 + 15 000 + 150
𝑃(50) = 265 150
Thus, the profit from the sale of 50 dolls is
265 150 pesos.
3. 𝑅(𝑑) = 2𝑑 3 + 𝑑 2 + 10
𝑅(5) = 2(5)3 + (5)2 + 10
𝑅(5) = 2(125) + 25 + 10
𝑅(5) = 250 + 25 + 10
𝑅(5) = 285
Therefore, the patient’s reaction time when the
amount of drug is 5 milliliters is 285 minutes.
Activity 4 Activity 3.
1. 𝐴(𝑥) = 𝑙(𝑥) · 𝑤(𝑥)
𝐴(𝑥)
= (𝑥 + 3)(2𝑥 − 5)
𝐴(𝑥) = 𝑥(2𝑥 − 5) + 3(2𝑥 − 5)
𝐴(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6𝑥 − 15
𝐴(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 15
2. 𝑉(𝑥) = 𝑙(𝑥) · 𝑤(𝑥) · ℎ(𝑥)
𝑉(𝑥)
𝑤(𝑥) =
𝑙(𝑥) · ℎ(𝑥)
4𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑥
𝑤(𝑥) =
(2𝑥)(𝑥 + 1)
(2𝑥)(𝑥 + 1)(2𝑥 − 1)
𝑤(𝑥) =
(2𝑥)(𝑥 + 1)
𝑤(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1
3. 𝑆𝑢𝑚 = 15𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 2
required.
Remember: This portion of the module contains all the answers. Your HONESTY is
Answer Key
References
Books
Bernabe, Julieta G., Maricel C. Corpuz, Ricardo M. Crisostomo, Soledad J. Dilao,
Michael Lee, Alicia L. Padua, and Rommel S. Quiming. 2014. Our World of
Math 10. Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc.
Chu, Tom N. 2015. Mathematics for the 21st Century Learner. Makati City. Diwa
Learning Systems Inc.
Images
Math Symbol Clipart
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white
Avatars
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Congratulations!
You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following:

1. Make sure every answer sheet has your

 Name
 Grade and Section
 Title of the Activity or Activity No.
2. Follow the date of submission of answer sheets as agreed with your
teacher.
3. Keep the modules with you and return them at the end of the school year
or whenever face-to-face interaction is permitted.

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