Start this module by recalling your knowledge on the concept of polynomial expressions. This knowledge will help you understand the formal definition of a polynomial function. Which is which? Determine whether each of the following is a polynomial expression or not. Give your reasons. 1. 14x 6. 2. 5x°-4V2x +x 7. 3x% 43x? +9x-2 3. -2014x 8. x°+2x41 2 4 4, X44+3x447 9. 4x71 +41 6 isis 10. 1-16x* POU CSE Am 2x* 3x4 4x® Did you answer each item correctly? Do you remember when an expression is a polynomial? We defined a related concept below. A polynomial function is a function of the form P(x)=4,x" +4, X71 44, x"? +. +aXta, a, #0, where n is a nonnegative integer, @,4,,.... 4, are real numbers called coefficients, a,x” is the leading term, a, is the leading coefficient, and a, is the constant term. The terms of a polynomial may be written in any order. However, if they are written in decreasing powers of x, we say the polynomial function is in standard form. Other than P(x), a polynomial function may also be denoted by f(x). Sometimes, a polynomial function is represented by a set P of ordered pairs ~ (xy). Thus, a polynomial function can be written in different ways, like the following.f(x)=a4,x" +4, 4x" +4, 9X"? + FAX +a, or VAX +, XO FG, XO? ot AX +A Polynomials may also be written in factored form and as a product of irreducible factors, that is, a factor that can no longer be factored using coefficients that are real numbers. Here are some examples. a. y= x! + 2x? — x7 + 14x — 56 in factored form is y = (x* + 7)(x — 2)(x + 4) b. y= x! + 2x°— 13x* - 10x in factored form is y = x(x = 5)(x + 1)(x + 2) c. y= 6x* + 45x* + 66x - 45 in factored form is y = 3(2x — 1)(x + 3)(x + 5) 4 e. |. f(x) = x8 + x? + 18 in factored form is f(x) = (x* - 2x + 6)(x + 3) . f(x) = 2x* + 5x? + 7x — 5 in factored form is f(x) = (x? + 3x + 5)\(2x - 1) Fix and Move Them, then Fill Me Up Consider the given polynomial functions and fill in the table below. Polynomial Lead Polynomial Function Funetion in | Degree| ¢ aa i Constant Standard Form elént; Jerta 1.f (x) =2-11x + 27 2x86: 2.f(x)= 42 (x): 3 ae 3. y=x(x-5) 4. y=-x(x+3)(x-3 (x+3)(x-3) | 5. y=(x+4)(x +1)(x 1) ( After doing this activity, it is expected that the definition of a polynomial } function and the concepts associated with it become clear to you. Do the next activity so that your skills will be honed as you give more examples of polynomial functions.Activity 3: > Be a Polynomial Function Architect Use all the numbers in the box once as coefficients or exponents to form as many polynomial functions of x as you can. Write your polynomial functions in standard form. 2 Ss v7 4 1 1 2 8 How many polynomial functions were you able to give? Classify each according to its degree. Also, identify the leading coefficient and the constant term. Wihaticolprocess) In this section, you need to revisit the lessons and your knowledge on evaluating polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving polynomial equations, and graphing by point-plotting. Your knowledge of these topics will help you sketch the graph of polynomial functions manually. You may also use graphing utilities/tools in order to have a clearer view and a more convenient way of describing the features of the graph. Also, you will focus on polynomial functions of degree 3 and higher, since graphing linear and quadratic functions were already taught in previous grade levels. Learning to graph polynomial functions requires your appreciation of its behavior and other properties. Do you miss me? Here I Am Again Factor each polynomial completely using any method. Enjoy working with your seatmate using the Think-Pair-Share strategy. (x- 1) (x? - 5x + 6) (2 + x- 6) (x? - 6x + 9) (2x? - 5x + 3) (x-3) x? + 3x7 — 4x — 12 2x4 + 7x3 — 4x? - 27x- 18 Did you get the answers correctly? What method(s) did you use? Now, do the same with polynomial functions. Write each of the following polynomial functions in factored form: QAPon>