LP12
LP12
October 21-25,
TOPIC: The
rational root theorem Explore
and polynomial
equations Introduction
Example 3.1
Find the roots of x 4 −13 x 2 +36=0
Solution:
Step 1. The equation is already written in standard form.
Step 2. Recognize a pattern within the problem. Notice that the equation
can be written in quadratic form.
2
Let x 2=n ( x ¿¿ 2)²−13 x +36=0 ¿
Substitute x 2 with n 2
n −13 n+36=0
Step 3. Solve by factoring. ( n−9 ) ( n−4 )=0
n=9∨n=4
Step 4. Substitute n=x 2
Step 5. Solve for x by using the square root property.
2 2
x =9∨x =4
√ x 2=± √9∨√ x 2=± √ 4
x=± 3∨x =±2
Answer: The roots are 3, -3, 2 and -2.
FIRM-UP
The goal of this section is to help students acquire key concepts
related factor theorem and factoring polynomials. These concepts
will later be used to solve a variety of real-life problems.
THE RATIONAL ROOT THEOREM
If the polynomial P ( x )=ax n +b x n−1+ …+wx + z has rational
roots then the roots must be in the form ±( )
factors of z
Factors of a
.
LC1 – A1:
Prove the rational
root theorem.
Learning Target(s)
I can prove the
rational root
theorem.
LC2 – A2:
Factor polynomials
Learning Target(s)
I can factor
polynomials.
LC3 – A3:
Illustrate polynomial
equations.
Learning Target(s)
I can illustrate
polynomial
equations.
LC4 – A4:
Solve problems
involving
polynomials and
polynomial
equations.
Learning Target(s)
I can solve problems
involving
polynomials and
polynomial
equations.
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