Mathematics

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Quarter 1 – Module 10: Polynomial Equation

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Mathematics – Grade 10
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Quarter 1 – Module 10 : Polynomial Equation
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 10
Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 10: Illustrating
Polynomial Equation, Proving
Rational Root Theorem, Solving
Polynomial Equations, Solving
Problems Involving Polynomial
Equation

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you
to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you
step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in

each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module
or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are
also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on
how they can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on
any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises
and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in

answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher
or facilitator.

Thank you

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind.

It is here to help you define and identify a polynomial equation, classify a
polynomial equation according to its degree, define root (solution) of a
polynomial equation, prove rational root theorem, find the roots of any
polynomial equation using the rational root theorem, and solve problems
involving polynomial equation. 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 and answer
this module is dependent on your ability.

This module contains Lesson 1: Illustrating a Polynomial Equation and

Lesson 2: Finding the Roots of Polynomial Equation. After going through this
module, you are expected to:
• define a polynomial equation
• identify a polynomial equation
• classify a polynomial equation according to its degree.
• define root (solution) of a polynomial equation,
• prove rational root theorem,
• find the roots of any polynomial equation using the rational root
theorem, and
• solve problems involving polynomial equation.

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 What I Know
Are you ready? You are task to answer the following questions
before we proceed with our lesson. Do not worry, we only want
to know how knowledgeable are you with the topics that we
will be discussing in this module.

DIRECTION: Read and analyze each item carefully. Write the letter of the
correct answer on the blank provided for.

_____1. Which of the following is an example of a polynomial equation?

A. 14x = 0 C. 5x3 - 4√2𝑥 + x = 0
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B. x = 2𝑋 D. x-4 + 4x-3 = 0

_____2. Which of the following is the degree of the polynomial equation

2x4 – x2 – 4 = 0?
A. 0 B. -4 C. 2 D. 4
_____3. What value of m will make 2m – 1 equal to zero?
1 −1
A. 2 B. C. 0 D.
2 2

_____4. Find a quadratic polynomial with roots 1 and -2.

A. a2 - a + 2 = 0 C. a2 + a - 2 = 0
B. a2 - a - 2 = 0 D. a2 + a + 2 = 0

_____5. Find a cubic polynomial equation with roots -2, 2 and 4.

A. m3 + 4m2 – 4m - 16 = 0 C. m3 – 4m2 - m + 16 = 0
B. 10m3 - m2 - m + 16 = 0 D. m3 – 4m2 – 4m + 16 = 0

_____6. According to Rational Root Theorem, which of the following is NOT a

possible root of the polynomial 6b3 – 3b2 + 2b – 4 = 0?
3 1 4
A. 2 B. 3 C. 3 D. – 2

_____7. Using Rational Root Theorem, list all the possible rational roots of
the polynomial equation 4x4 + 31x3 - 4x2 - 89x + 22 = 0.

1 1 11 11
A. ±22, ±11, ±2, ±1 C. ±1, ±2 , ± , ±2, ± 11, ± ,± , ±22
4 2 4
1 1 2 4 1
B. ±4, ±2, ±1 D. ±1, ±2 , ± , ±2, ± 4, ± ,± , ± 22
11 11 11

_____8. Which of the following is NOT a root of

x(x + 3)(x + 3)(x – 1)(2x + 1) = 0?
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A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. − 2

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_____9. If 7 is a rational root of the polynomial 2x3 - 14x2 + x – 7 = 0,
which of the following is true?
A. (x + 7) is a factor of the polynomial
B. (x – 7) is a factor of the polynomial
C. 7 is a factor of the polynomial
D. -7 is a factor of the polynomial

_____10. How many possible real roots does the polynomial equation
5x3 + 4x2 - 31x + 6 = 0 have?
A. at most 3 C. at most 2
B. at least 3 D. at least 2

_____11. If -1 is a root of x2 – 3kx + 3k – 7 = 0, then the value of k is ___.

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A. B. 3 C. 7 D. 1
3

_____12. Which of the following polynomial equations has −3 as a root?

A. a3 + 3a2 – a + 3 = 0 C. a3 – 3a2 + a + 3 = 0
B. a3 – 3a2 – a + 3 = 0 D. a3 + 3a2 – a – 3 = 0

_____13. Identify all real roots of 4x4 + 31x3 - 4x2 - 89x + 22 = 0.

1 1 1 11 11
A. -2, 4 C. ±1, ±2 , ± 4 , ±2, ± 11, ± ,±
2 4
1 1
B. -2, , -3 + 2√5, -3 - 2√5 D. ±2, ± 4 , ±√5, -3 - 2√5
4

For items 14 -15. The volume of a rectangular solid is 750 cubic units. The
width (w) is 7 units more than the height (h) and the length (l ) is 1 unit
more than 8 times the height.

_____ 14. Which correctly represents the length of the solid?

A. (7w) (l ) (3+2h) B. 8h + 1 C. h + 7 D. 8h

_____ 15. What is the working equation to find the dimensions of the solid?
A. 750 = h(h + 7)(8h + 1) C. v = (8h + 1)(h)
B. 750 = (7w)(l )(8h) D. v = (7w)(l )(8h)

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 Lesson
Illustrates Polynomial
1 Equations
What’s In
We will start this lesson by reviewing how to
• identify if an expression is a polynomial or not,
• classify the degree of any given polynomial and,
• differentiate an expression from an equation.

Activity 1: Polynomials or NOT?

Direction: Put a check mark on the square before an expression if it is a
polynomial , otherwise put an X mark X .
X 1. 2x3 + 3x - 2
X 2. 2x-3 + 3x + 2
X 3. 2x - 3x + 2
3
X 4. 2x + +2
𝑥
X 5. 2x3 + √3𝑥 – 2

How did you identify any given expression as a polynomial or not?

Activity 2: Can you identify my degree?

Direction: Write the degree of the following polynomial expressions.
Polynomials Degree
1. x4- 2x3 + x
2. x + 1
3. x3 – 5
4. 3x5
5. 10
How did you identify the degree of each expression?

Activity 3: Expression or equation?

Can you give at least 3 examples of an expression and an equation?
Expressions Equations

How did you identify an expression? How about an equation?

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 What’s New
You are now equipped with previously discussed concepts that
will help you understand polynomial equation. Try answering
the following questions.

A. If a polynomial is an algebraic expression involving only nonnegative-

integer powers of one or more variable and containing no variable in
the denominator and an algebraic equation is a mathematical
statement stating that two algebraic expressions are equal, then, what
do you think is the definition of a polynomial equation?

B. If a polynomial can be classified according to the degree of the term in

the polynomial, do you think we can also classify a polynomial
equation according to the degree of the polynomial involved? If yes,
how?

Do you think you obtain a correct answer? To verify, let’s continue

with the next part.

What is It

POLYNOMIAL EQUATION

In defining a polynomial equation in the previous activity, probably

you combined the definition of a polynomial and an equation. Your answer
might be equivalent to the following possible definition of polynomial
equation. A polynomial equation is a mathematical statement stating that
two algebraic expressions are equal.

To have a more complete definition of a polynomial equation, we consider

the following definitions.

• A polynomial of degree n in x is an algebraic expression consisting

of terms with non-negative powers of x. Its general form is
𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + . . . + 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0
where 𝑛 is a non-negative integer, the coefficients
𝑎𝑛 , 𝑎𝑛−1, 𝑎𝑛−2 , 𝑎2 , 𝑎1, 𝑎0 are constants and 𝑥 is a variable.

• An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement stating that two

algebraic expressions are equal.

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 • Therefore, we can define polynomial equation of degree n in x as a
mathematical statement consisting of terms and non-negative powers
of x. Its general form is

𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + . . . + 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 = 0

where 𝑛 is a non-negative integer, the coefficients

𝑎𝑛 , 𝑎𝑛−1, 𝑎𝑛−2 , 𝑎2 , 𝑎1, 𝑎0 are real numbers and 𝑎𝑛 ≠ 0 and 𝑥 is a variable.

To further illustrate, observe the following examples.

Polynomial equations in x Non-Polynomial equations in x
1. x3 + 12x2 – 8x – 10 = 0 1. ax2 + xy – 3 = 0
1
2. 2x2 + x + 20 = 0 2. x3 + 2x
3. 2x6 + 3x-2 = 4
3. 3x – 1 = 2x2 1
4. 5x - 𝑥 = 0
2
5. 6𝑥 3 = 3

Note: x is used only as a variable, it can also make use of other letters
in the English alphabet aside from x.

Aside from knowing how to identify if an equation is a polynomial

equation or not, we can also classify its degree. The degree of a polynomial
equation is the same as the degree of the term with the highest degree in
the polynomial.

Observe the following examples.

Polynomial Equations Degree

1. 8a – 10 = 0 1. Degree 1
2. b2 + b = 20 2. Degree 2
3.
1 2
x + x + 20 = 0 3. Degree 2
2
4. 2d3 – 1 = d2 4. Degree 3
5. h4 + 4h2 – 1= 0 5. Degree 4
5. k7 + k3 – 2k + 1= 0 6. Degree 7

Generally, first-degree polynomials in one variable are called linear

equations, second-degree polynomials as quadratic equations, third-degree
polynomials as cubic polynomials, fourth-degree polynomials as quartic
polynomials, and fifth-degree polynomials as quintic polynomials. There are
more degree classifications for polynomials, but these are by far the most
commonly used.

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 What’s More
Knowing the definition and classification of polynomial
Equations, I know that you can do the following activity on
your own.

Activity 4: Do I belong?
Direction: Given the following equations, group them as polynomial
equations and NOT Polynomial equations.
1. 2x4 + 2x3 + 10x = 11 5. √𝑥 7 + 3𝑥 6 − 4𝑥 = 0
1
2. 2a-3 + 3a2 + 5a – 3= 0 6. 4x5 – 2x3 + 5x –
x
3. k3 + 3k2 + 9k – 3= 0 7. 15x = 0
5
4. p2 + 3p + 𝑝
=0 8. 2m4 + 3m3 + 2m + 1 = 0

Activity 5: What’s my degree?

Direction: For each polynomial equation, write the degree in
the corresponding cell in the table.
Polynomial Equations Degree
1. x3 – 15x – 18 = 0
2. - 15x – 18 = 0
3. 3x4 + 1 = 0
4. – 18x = 0
5. x6 – 9 = 0

What I Have Learned

Finally, do the following to summarize the concepts discussed.

Activity 6
Direction: List down criteria to identify a polynomial equation.

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 Lesson
Finding the Roots of a
2 Polynomial Equation

What’s In?
Let’s review our previous lesson on synthetic division,
remainder theorem and factor theorem by answering the
following activity:

Activity 1
A) Fill in the blanks with words and symbols that will best complete the
statements given below.
1) If p(x) is divided by (x+1) using synthetic division, the value of r
to be used will be equal to _________?
2) If p(x) is divided by (2x -1) using synthetic division, the value of r
to be used will be equal to _________?
3) If p(a) is divided by (a+1), then the remainder is ___________.
4) If p(a) is divided by (a+1), and the remainder is equal to zero,
then (a+1) is a ___________ of p(a).

B) Divide (2a3 - 3a2 – 4a – 17) by (a – 3) using synthetic division.

What’s New?
Let us recall that when a variable in an equation is replaced by
a specific number, the resulting statement may be either true
or false. If it is true, then that number is called a solution (or
root) of the equation. The set of all solutions is called the solution set of the
equation. A number that is a solution is said to satisfy the equation.

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Examples:
1) −4 is a root of the equation x + 4= 0 because when −4 is
substituted to x, it makes the equation true.
2) 2 is NOT a root of the equation x2 + 4 = 0 because when 2 is
substituted to x, it makes the equation false.

I think you are ready for the activity below.

Activity 2
Match the polynomial equation on the left to its corresponding roots or
solution sets on the right.

Polynomial Equation Roots / Solution Sets

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1) a + 5 = 3 A) {-3, − 2, 2}
2) b2 – b - 6 = 0 B) {1, 2, 3 }
3) (a + 3) (a2 - 4) = 0 C) {-2, 3}
4) (m + 3) (2m +1) (m – 2) = 0 D) {-3, -2, 2}
5) (x - 1)2 (x - 2) (x – 3) = 0 E) {-2}

What is it?
How did you find activity 2? Did you answer the activity
correctly?

To help you solve for the roots of any polynomial equation that is not
written in factored form is for you to apply your skill in synthetic division,
factoring and the remainder theorem that we will be discussing below.

However, it is also important to note the following theorems:

a) in searching for complex roots:

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Every polynomial equation P(x) of degree n has at least one
complex root.

b) in searching for real roots:

The number of real roots:
A polynomial equation cannot have more real roots than its
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 That is, an nth degree polynomial equation can have at most n real
roots. Example: a quadratic equation can have at most 2 real roots.

c) in searching for rational roots:

Rational Root Theorem
If a polynomial equation an xn + an-1 xn-1 + ⋯ + a2 x2 + a1 x +a0 = 0
has integer coefficients, then every rational root of the polynomial
p
equation has the form , where p and q have no common factors other
q
than 1 and where p is an integer factor of the constant term, a0 and q is
an integer factor of the leading coefficient, an .

Before we will use these theorems in solving the roots of a polynomial

equation, let us prove first the Rational Root Theorem. Study the proof below:

Proof (Rational Root Theorem):

A) Prove that p is a factor of a0.

p
1) Since is a root of the polynomial equation, then:
q
n n −1 2
 p  p  p  p
a n   + a n −1   + ... + a 2   + a1   + a0 = 0
q q q q
2) Multiply both sides of the equation by qn.
  p n  p
n −1
 p
2
 p 
q an   + an−1   + ... + a 2   + a1   + a0  = (0)q n
n

  q  q q q 

a n p n + a n −1 p n −1 q + ... + a 2 p 2 q n − 2 + a1 pq n −1 + a0 q n = 0

3) Add − a o q n to both sides of the equation.

( ) (
a n p n + a n −1 p n −1 q + ... + a 2 p 2 q n − 2 + a1 pq n −1 + a0 q n + − a0 q n = 0 + − a0 q n )

a n p n + a n −1 p n −1 q + ... + a 2 p 2 q n − 2 + a1 pq n −1 = −a0 q n

4) Factor out p on the left side of the equation.

( )
p a n p n −1 + a n −1 p n − 2 q + ... + a 2 pq n − 2 + a1 q n −1 = −a0 q n

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 5) Since p is a factor of the left side of the equation, then p must also be a
factor of the right side.
6) Since p and q have no common factor except 1, then p must be a factor
of a0 (and not qn). This proves the first part of the rational root theorem.

Now it’s your turn to do the second part of the proof which is to prove
that q is a factor of an. Use the following steps as your guide.

Activity 3
Prove that q is a factor of an.
p
1) Since is a root of the polynomial equation, then:
q
___________________________________________________
2) Multiply both sides of the equation by qn.

____________________________________________________
3) Add − a n p n to both sides of the equation.

_______________________________________________________________________

4) Factor out q on the left side of the equation.

_____________________________________________________________
5) Since q is a factor of the left side of the equation, then
_____________________________________________________________
6) Since p and q have no common factor except 1, then
______________________________. This proves the second part of the
rational root theorem.

This time, we are now ready to find the roots of a polynomial equation.
The following procedures will guide you on how to find for roots.

1) Use the rational root theorem to list all possible rational roots of the
polynomial equation.

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 p
2) Use synthetic division to evaluate each possible root, , listed in step
q
p
1. If the remainder is equal to zero, then is a root of the polynomial
q
equation. Repeat synthetic division until the remaining quotient is a
quadratic polynomial. Then use factoring or quadratic formula to find
the other roots.
3) List down the roots of the polynomial equation.

Example 1. Find the roots of x3 + 2x2 – 5x – 6 = 0.

Step 1. List all the possible roots of the equation using the rational root
theorem.
a) List factors of the constant term, a0 = −6: p = ±1, ± 2, ± 3, ± 6
b) List factors of the leading coefficient, a0 = 1: q = ±1
p p  1,  2,  3,  6
c) List possible rational roots, : =
q q 1
Therefore, the possible rational roots are  1,  2,  3,  6 .

Step 2. Using these possible roots, divide the polynomial through synthetic
division and look for a zero remainder.

a) Let start with 1,

1⌋ 1 2 -5 -6
1 3 -2
1 3 -2 -8 since the remainder is not zero, we will try
another value.
b) Let’s try −1
−1⌋ 1 2 -5 -6
-1 -1 6
1 1 -6 0 since the remainder is zero, then (𝑥 + 1) is
factor of the polynomial.

x2 + x – 6 since the quotient is a quadratic, then

(x + 3) (x -2) we can easily find the other factors.

c) Therefore, the polynomial equation in factored form is given by

(x + 1) (x + 3) (x - 2) = 0.

Step 3. List down the roots of the polynomial equation.

(x + 1) (x + 3) (x - 2) = 0

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 a) To solve for the roots, apply the zero product property. Equate each
factor to zero and solve for x.
x +1 = 0 x+3=0 x–2=0
x = −1 x = −3 x=2
b) Therefore, the roots are: { −1, −3, 2}.

Example 2. Find the roots of 2m4 + 3m3 – 7m2 – 12m – 4 = 0.

Step 1. a) 𝑎0 = −4 𝑝 = ±1, ±2, ±4

b) 𝑎𝑛 = 2 𝑞 = ±1, ±2
p 1
c) possible roots = ±1, ±2, ±4,
q 2

Step 2. -1 2 3 -7 -12 -4
-2 -1 8 4
2 2 1 -8 -4 0 (m + 1) is a factor.
4 10 4
2 5 2 0 (m - 2) is another factor.

2m2 + 5m + 2 quotient is a quadratic

(2m + 1) (m + 2) factor quadratic polynomial

The polynomial equation in factored form is given by

(m + 1) (m - 2) (2m + 1) (m + 2) = 0.

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Step 3. Therefore, the roots are: { -1, 2, − , -2 }.
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Example 3. Find the roots of k3 + 8k2 + 18k +12 = 0.

Step 1. a) 𝑎0 = 12 𝑝 = ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4, ±6, ±12

b) 𝑎𝑛 = 1 𝑞 = ±1
p
c) possible roots = ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4, ±6, ±12
q

Step 2. -2 1 8 18 12
-2 -12 -12
1 6 6 0 (k + 2) is a factor.

k2 + 6k + 6 quotient is quadratic and not factorable.

The polynomial equation in factored form is given by

(k + 2) (k2 + 6k + 6) = 0.

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Step 3. List the roots of the polynomial equation.
(k + 2) (k2 + 6k + 6) = 0.
a) Since the other factor is quadratic and not factorable, we will use
quadratic formula to solve for the other roots.
− b  b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a

− 6  6 2 − 4(1)(6)
x=
2(1)
− 6  36 − 24
x=
2
− 6  12
x=
2
−62 3
x=
2
𝑥 = −3 ± √3

b) Therefore, the roots are: { -2, −𝟑 ± √𝟑 }.

Example 4. Find the roots of b3 – 4b2 + 7b – 4 = 0.

Step 1. a) 𝑎0 = −4 𝑝 = ±1, ±2, ±4

b) 𝑎𝑛 = 1 𝑞 = ±1
p
c) possible roots = ±1, ±2, ±4
q

Step 2. 1 1 -4 7 -4
1 -3 4
1 -3 4 0 (b - 1) is a factor.

b2 -3b + 4 quotient is a quadratic and not factorable.

The polynomial function in factored form is given by

(b - 1) (b2 – 3b + 4) = 0.
Step 3. List the roots of the polynomial equation.
(b - 1) (b2 – 3b + 4) = 0.
a) Since the other factor is quadratic and not factorable, we will use
quadratic formula to solve for the other roots.

− b  b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a

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 − (−3)  (−3) 2 − 4(1)( 4)
x=
2(1)
3  9 − 16
x=
2
3 −7
x=
2
 3 −7
b) Therefore, the roots are: 1, 
 2 

What’s More?
Now, your turn.

Activity 4:
Find the roots of the following polynomial equation using the rational root
theorem. Use the listed steps as your guide.

1) b3 + 2b2 -19b – 20 = 0

a) List all the possible rational roots:

i) 𝑎0 = _________ 𝑝 = ________________

ii) 𝑎𝑛 = ________ 𝑞 = ________________

p
iii) possible roots = _________________
q

b) Use synthetic division and write the polynomial equation in factored

form:

c) List the roots of the polynomial:

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2) b3 + 5b2 + 7b + 3 = 0

a) List all the possible rational roots:

i) 𝑎0 = _________ 𝑝 = ________________

ii) 𝑎𝑛 = ________ 𝑞 = ________________

p
ii) possible roots = _________________
q

b) Use synthetic division and write the polynomial equation in factored

form:

c) List the roots of the polynomial:

Activity 5.
Find all the real roots of the following polynomial equation:
1) (3x + 2) (x2 – 25) = 0

2) 2x3 – 3x2 – 8x + 12 = 0

3) 3x4 + 5x3 - 28x2 + 4x + 16 = 0

4) x5 – 2x4 + x3 – 2x2 – 2x + 4 = 0

5) x4 – 4x3 + 4x2 – 36x – 45 = 0

6) x4 + 10x + 9 = 0

7) x3 + 9x2 + 22x + 12 = 0

8) 4x3 - 18x2 + 10x - 1 = 0

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 What I Have Learned
Summing up, let us list down what we have learned in our
discussion.

Activity 6
Fill in the blanks with words and symbols that will best complete the
statements given below.

1) Every polynomial equation P(x) of degree n has _____________ complex

root.
2) An nth degree polynomial equation can have ________________ real
roots.
3) The theorem that gives a list of possible rational roots of a polynomial
equation is called: ___________________________.
4 - 5)
p
Every rational root of a polynomial equation is in the form , where p
q
is an integer factors of _________________ and q is an integer factor of
_________________.

What I can do
In this part of the module, we will apply the concepts of
solving polynomial equation in solving word problems.
Consider the problem below.

Problem: A rectangular box is to be made from a piece of cardboard 6 cm

wide and 14 cm long by cutting out squares of the same size from the
corners and turning up the sides. If the volume of the box is 40 cm3, what
should be the length of the side of the square to be cut out be?
a) Identify the given values:
Width of the cardboard: 6 cm Length of the cardboard: 14 cm
Volume of the box: 40 cm3
b) Represent the unknowns:
x = be the length of the side of the square to be cut out from the
corners of the cardboard.
6 – 2x = width of the box
14 – 2x = length of the box
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c) Formulate the equation:
Volume of a box = (Length)(width)(height)
40 = x(6 – 2x)(14 – 2x)
Solution:
x(6 – 2x)(14 – 2x) = 40
6x - 2x2 (14 – 2x) = 40
4x3 - 40x2 + 84x – 40 = 0
4
x - 10x2 + 21x – 10 = 0
3

2 1 -10 21 -10
2 -16 10
1 -8 5 0 2 is one root.

x2 - 8x + 5 = 0
Use the quadratic formula to solve for the other roots.
− b  b 2 − 4ac − (−8)  (−8) 2 − 4(1)(5)
x= x=
2a 2(1)

∴ 𝑥 = 4 ± √11
Therefore the possible lengths of the square to be cut out be is equal
to 2 cm, 7.32 cm and 4.63 cm.

Congratulations, I know that you are ready to apply what you had learned in
this module.

Activity 7
Problem Solving: Solve the following problem. Identify what is being
asked by choosing your answer in the answer box below.

A rectangular box has dimensions 12 in, 4 in, and 4 in. If the first two
dimensions is decreased and the last dimension is increased by the same
amount, a second box is formed, and its volume is five-eights of the
volume of the first box. Determine the dimensions of the second box.

1. Dimensions of the first box.

2. Volume of the first box.

3. Volume of the second box.

(Hint: five-eights of the volume of the first box)

4. First dimension of the second box.

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(Note: use variables to indicate decrease)
5. Second dimension of the second box.
(Note: use variables to indicate decrease)

6. Third dimension of the second box.

(Note: use variables to indicate increase)

7. Working equation for the dimension of the

second box.

8. Dimensions of the second box.

Answer Box

(12 – x) in (x + 4) in 10 in x 2 in x 4 in 14 in3

(x – 4) in (4 – x) in (12-x) (4–x) (4+x)= 192 120 in3

(x-12) (x–4) (x+4)= 20 20 in3 192 in3 (x – 12) in

12 in x 4 in x 4 in 16 in3 (12-x) (4–x) (4+x)= 120 (4 + x) in

Assessment
DIRECTION: Let us determine how much you have learned
from this module. Read and analyze each item carefully. Write
the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided for.

_____1. Which of the following is NOT a polynomial equation?

A. x3 − 2x2 + 3x – 2 =0 C. x-2 + x= 0
B. −3x +5x − 3 = 0
14 D. 5x = 0

_____2. Which of the following is the degree of the polynomial equation x=9?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 9

_____3. What value of m will make 2m + 1 equal to zero?

1 −1
A. 2 B. C. 0 D.
2 2

_____4. Find a quadratic polynomial with roots -1 and 2.

A. a2 - a + 2 = 0 C. a2 + a - 2 = 0
B. a2 - a - 2 = 0 D. a2 + a + 2 = 0

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_____5. Find a cubic polynomial equation with roots -2, 2 and -4.
A. m3 + 4m2 – 4m - 16 = 0 C. m3 – 4m2 - m + 16 = 0
B. 10m3 - m2 - m + 16 = 0 D. m3 – 4m2 – 4m + 16 = 0
_____6. According to Rational Root Theorem, which of the following is a
possible zero of the polynomial p(b)= 6b3 – 3b2 + 2b – 4?
3 5 3 1
A. B. C. D.
4 3 2 2

_____7. Using Rational Root Theorem, list all the possible rational roots of t
the polynomial equation 4x4 + 31x3 - 4x2 - 89x + 22 = 0.
1 1 2 4 1
A. ±22, ±11, ±2, ±1 C. ±1, ±2 , ± , ±2, ± 4, ± ,± , ± 22
11 11 11
1 1 11 11
B. ±4, ±2, ±1 D. ±1, ± , ± , ±2, ± 11, ± ,± , ±22
2 4 2 4

_____8. If 7 is a rational zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x3 - 14x2 + x – 7,

which of the following is NOT true?
A. (x + 7) is a factor of p(x) C. 7 is a possible zero of p(x)
B. (x – 7) is a factor of p(x) D. -7 is not a possible zero of p(x)

_____9. How many possible real roots does the polynomial equation
4x3 + 4x2 - 31x + 5 = 0 have?
A. at most 4 B. at most 3 C. at least 4 D. at least 3

_____10. If 4 is a root of x2 – 3kx + 3k – 7 = 0, then the value of k is ___.

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A. B. 1 C. 4 D. 7
4

_____11. Which of the following polynomial equations has 3 as a root?

A. a3 + 3a2 – a + 3 = 0 C. a3 – 3a2 + a + 3 = 0
B. a3 + 3a2 – a – 3 = 0 D. a3 – 3a2 – a + 3 = 0

_____12. Identify all real roots of 4x4 + 31x3 - 4x2 - 89x + 22 = 0.

1 1 1 11 11
A. -2, C. ±1, ±2 , ± , ±2, ± 11, ± ,±
4 4 2 4
1 1
B. ±2, ± 4 , ±√5, -3 - 2√5 D. -2, , -3 + 2√5, -3 - 2√5
4

For items 13 -14. The volume of a rectangular solid is 750 cubic units. The
width (w) is 7 units more than the height (h) and the length (l ) is 1 unit
more than 8 times the height.

_____ 13. Which correctly represents the width of the solid?

A. (7w) (l ) (3+2h) B. 8h + 1 C. h + 7 D. 8h

_____ 14. What is the working equation to find the dimensions of the solid?
A. v = (7w)(l)(8h) C. 750 = (h + 7)(8h + 1)
B. v = (8h + 1)(h) D. 750 = h(h + 7)(8h + 1)

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_____15. In Philippine National High School, the length and the width of the
building is (x + 9) m and (x – 4) m respectively. If its area is 500m2,
which of the following mathematical statements can show the
relationship between the dimension of the school building?
A. (x + 9) (x - 4) = 500 C. x2 + 5x – 36 = 500
B. x + 5x – 36 = 1000
2 D. (x + 9) (x - 4) = 100

Additional Activity

Activity 8.

Answer the following problems:

1) Find k so that the binomial (x – 1) is a factor of -3x4 + kx3 + 6x2 - 9x + 3.
2) Find the value of b so that -2 is a root of 3x3 + bx2 + 5x – 27 = 0.
3) Find a cubic polynomial equation with roots 2, −2, & 4.
4) Which of the following has no rational roots:
x4 + 5x2 + 4 = 0 or x3 + 4x2 – 5 = 0?
5) Find three rational numbers such that their product is 210. The second
number is 5 less than the first. The third number is 1 more than twice the
first.

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 Answer Key (Lesson 1)

What I What’s In? What’s More? What I have Learned

know?
1) A Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 Activity 6
2) D
3) B 1. √ 1. 4 Answers may Polynomial A polynomial equation
4) C 2. 1 vary Equations of degree n in x is a
5) D 2. X 3. 3 (1, 3, 7, 8) mathematical
6) A 4. 5 Note: An statement consisting
7) C 3. X 5. 0 equation NOT of terms:
8) C expresses Polynomials • with non-negative
9) B 4. X equality of two (2, 4, 5, 6) powers of x,
10) A terms, thus it • are not inside a
11) D 5. X has an equal Activity 5 radical sign and
12) D sign. An • variables are not
13) B expression on 1. 3 found in the
14) B the other 2. 1 denominator if
15) A hand, does not 3. 4 expressed as
express an 4. 1 rational numbers.
equality of two 5. 6
terms, thus it
does not have
an equal sign

ANSWER KEY (Lesson 2)

Activity 1 Activity 3
A.
1) -1 Prove that q is a factor of an.
1
2)
2
3) p(-1) p
1) Since is a root of the polynomial equation, then:
4) factor q
B) n n −1 2
2  p  p  p  p
2a2 +3a +5−
𝑎−3 a n   + a n −1   + ... + a 2   + a1   + a0 = 0
q q q q
Activity 2 2) Multiply both sides of the equation by qn.
1. e
2. c   p n  p
n −1
 p
2
 p 
3. d q an   + an−1   + ... + a 2   + a1   + a0  = (0)q n
n

4. a   q  q q q 

5. b

a n p n + a n −1 p n −1 q + ... + a 2 p 2 q n − 2 + a1 pq n −1 + a0 q n = 0

3) Add − a n p n to both sides of the equation.

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 ( ) (
a n p n + a n −1 p n −1 q + ... + a 2 p 2 q n − 2 + a1 pq n −1 + a 0 q n + − a0 p n = 0 + − a n p n )
a n −1 p n −1 q + ... + a 2 p 2 q n − 2 + a1 pq n −1 + a0 q n = −a n p n
4) Factor out q on the left side of the equation.

( )
q a n −1 p n −1 + ... + a 2 p 2 q n −3 + a1 q n − 2 = −a n p n
5) Since q is a factor of the left side of the equation, then then q must also be a
factor of the right side.
6) Since p and q have no common factor except 1, then q must be a factor of an (and
not pn). This proves the second part of the rational root theorem.

Activity 4
2) b3 +5b2 +7b+3 = 0
1) b3 + 2b2 -19b – 20 = 0 a) List possible roots:
a) List possible roots: ±1, ±3
±1, ±2, ±4, ±5, ±10, ±20 b) Synthetic Division
b) Synthetic Division
-1 1 5 7 3
-1 1 2 -19 -20 -1 -4 -3
-1 -1 20 1 4 3 0
1 1 -20 0
b2 + 4b + 3
b2 + b – 20 (b + 3)(b + 1)
(b + 5)(b - 4) Factored form:
Factored form: (b +1)2 (b + 3) = 0
(b +1)(b + 5)(b - 4) = 0 c) List down roots.
c) List down roots:. {-1, -3}
{-1, -5, 4}

Activity 5 Activity 6

2
1) − , −5, 5 1) at least one
3
3 2) at most n
2) −2, , 2 3) Rational Root Theorem
2
2
3) −4, − , 1, 2 4) the constant term
3
4) −1, 1, 2 5) the leading term
5) −1, 5
6) no real solution
7) −3 ± √5, −3
1 4±√14
8) ,
2 2
Activity 7 Assessment:

1. 12 in x 4 in x 4 in 1. C
2. 192 in3 2. B
3. 120 in3 3. D
4. (12 – x) in 4. B
5. (4 – x) in 5. A
6. (4 + x) in 6. D
7. (12 – x)(4 – x)(4 + x) =120 7. D
8. 10 in x 2 in x 6 in 8. A
9. B
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. D
15. A

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Additional Activity:

1) 3
61
2)
4
3) x3 – 4x2 – 4x + 16 =0
4) 𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 2 + 4 = 0
5) 2, 7, 15

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