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Grade 10 Mathematics: Linear Function Is A First-Degree Function Defined by F (X) y MX + B, Where M

This document discusses different methods for finding the zeros, or roots, of polynomial functions of varying degrees: 1) The zero of a linear function is found by setting the function equal to zero and solving for the variable. 2) The zeros of a quadratic function can be found by factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula. 3) Polynomial functions of degree 3 or higher can have their zeros found using factoring, synthetic division, or the remainder theorem. 4) Examples of finding zeros are provided for linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.

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Grade 10 Mathematics: Linear Function Is A First-Degree Function Defined by F (X) y MX + B, Where M

This document discusses different methods for finding the zeros, or roots, of polynomial functions of varying degrees: 1) The zero of a linear function is found by setting the function equal to zero and solving for the variable. 2) The zeros of a quadratic function can be found by factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula. 3) Polynomial functions of degree 3 or higher can have their zeros found using factoring, synthetic division, or the remainder theorem. 4) Examples of finding zeros are provided for linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.

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GRADE 10 MATHEMATICS

ZEROS OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS


A. Zero of Linear Function
Linear Function is a first-degree function defined by f(x) = y = mx + b, where m
and b are constants, and m ≠ 0.
Examples: f(x) = 9x – 8; y = 4 – 5x g(x) = 12x

Steps in finding the zero of a linear function

1. Equate the algebraic expression of the given function zero


2. Solve for the value of the variable by applying the concept of solving linear equation
in one variable
3. Check if the computed value of the variable is correct.

Examples: Solve for the zero of each linear function given

1. y = 5x – 35

2. f(x) = 4(3 – x) – 6

3. y = 3x/5 – 40

4. f(x) = √2 x + 4

B. Zeros of Quadratic Function

Quadratic Function is a second-degree function defined by f(x) = y = ax2 + bx +


c, where a, and b are numerical coefficients of x, c is a constant and a ≠ 0.

Examples: f(x) = 4x2 + 4x + 1; y = 9 – 5x2

Methods or Ways of Finding the Zeros of Quadratic Functions

1. Factoring
This method is used when the expression of the function is factorable. We may
use any of the special factoring patterns.

2. Completing the Square


This method is used when the expression of the function is either factorable or
not as long as the first two terms can be considered as parts of a Perfect Square
Trinomial.

3. Quadratic Formula
This method is used even if the expression is either factorable or not as long as
the given function is a quadratic. The formula is defined by
x = – b +/- √b2 – 4ac all over 2a

Examples: Find the zeros of each quadratic function given

1. y = x2 – 2x – 35

2. f(x) = x2 – 8x + 6

3. y = 9x2 – 12 x + 4

4. f(x) = 4x2 +20x + 25

C. Zeros of Polynomial Functions (Third-Degree or more)

Polynomial Function is a function of the third-degree or more and is defined by


P(x) = f(x) = y = an xn + a n – 1 x n – 1 + . . . + a1 x + a0, where an, a n – 1, a1 and a0 are real
numbers/constants, an ≠ 0, and the exponents are nonnegative integers or whole positive
numbers.

Examples: f(x) = 4x3 – 5x2 + 6x – 7; y = 16x4 – 81 f(x) = 243x5 – 1

Methods or Ways of Finding the Zeros of Polynomial Functions

1. Factoring
2. Synthetic Division
3. Remainder Theorem

Examples: Find the zeros of each polynomial function given

1. f(x) = x3 – 25x

2. y = 2x4 + 5x3 – 15x2 – 10x + 8

3. f(x) = x4 + 5x3 + 5x2 – 5x – 6

4. y = 32x5 – 1

Prepared by: Mr. Hilario C. Mongado

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