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Introduction To Polynomial Functions

The document provides an overview of first degree polynomial functions. It defines polynomial expressions and their key characteristics like degree, leading term, and leading coefficient. It discusses exploring polynomial graphs using software and identifying intercepts, ranges, zeros, and domains. Examples are provided to illustrate linear functions and how to determine slope, intercepts, domain and range for given linear equations. The document also discusses even, odd functions and using rate of change to determine velocity from a linear graph.

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Introduction To Polynomial Functions

The document provides an overview of first degree polynomial functions. It defines polynomial expressions and their key characteristics like degree, leading term, and leading coefficient. It discusses exploring polynomial graphs using software and identifying intercepts, ranges, zeros, and domains. Examples are provided to illustrate linear functions and how to determine slope, intercepts, domain and range for given linear equations. The document also discusses even, odd functions and using rate of change to determine velocity from a linear graph.

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Module3: First Degree Polynomial Functions

CHRISTOPHER M. CORDERO

After this session, you are expected to:


1. define a polynomial function;
2. recall some basic terms such as degree of polynomial, leading term and
leading coefficient;
3. Make use of graphing software to explore the graphs and properties of
polynomial functions.
4. Identify or estimate from the graph the intercepts and range of a function.
5. Define zeroes of a function.
6. Define linear function and state the domain and range. 1
7. Find zero of a linear function
Polynomial expressions are algebraic expressions of the form:

𝒂𝒏 𝒙𝒏 + 𝒂𝒏−𝟏 𝒙𝒏−𝟏 + 𝒂𝒏−𝟐 𝒙𝒏−𝟐 + ⋯ + 𝒂𝟏 𝒙 + 𝒂𝟎

where the coefficients are real numbers and 𝒂𝒏 ≠ 𝟎

Determine the following:


➢ leading term
➢ leading coefficient
➢ constant term.

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✓ Constant functions
✓ Linear functions
✓ Quadratic Functions
✓ Cubic Functions
✓ Quartic Functions
✓ Quintic Function
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Note:
1. The graph of a polynomial function is continuous. This means that the graph has no breaks, holes, or gaps.
2. The graph of a polynomial function has only smooth, rounded turns. A polynomial function cannot have a sharp
turn.
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Example1.
For polynomial function 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 8
Identify the following;
➢Degree
➢Leading Term
➢Intercepts
➢Range
➢Domain
➢Zeros

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➢ A function 𝑓 is said to be an even function if for every x in the
domain of 𝑓, 𝑓 −𝑥 = 𝑓 𝑥 .
➢ A function 𝑓 is said to be an odd function if for every x in the
domain of 𝑓, 𝑓 −𝑥 = −𝑓 𝑥 .
E𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒1: 𝑓 𝑥 = 3𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 2 + 7 E𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒2: 𝑓 𝑥 = 3𝑥 5 − 4𝑥 3 − 9𝑥

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Determine the Domain and
Range

1
1. 𝑓 𝑥 = −2𝑥 −1

2. 𝑓 𝑥 = −2

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Note: The domain and the range of a
linear function is set of all real numbers.

1. 𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥 + 3 −2≤𝑥 <2

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Note: The domain and the range of a
linear function is set of all real numbers.
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1. 𝑓 𝑥 = 2 𝑥 + 3 𝑥>1

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Example1. Heleina charges a flat fee of 100 pesos for tutoring, plus 50 pesos per
hour.
1. Write the linear function for the cost (C) after x hours of tutoring.
2. What is the slope? What is its significance?
3. How much money will she make if she tutors for 6 hours?

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The value (in Php) of a molding machine x years after it is purchased is

𝑉 𝑥 = −4000𝑡 + 56000, 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 5.

1. Explain what the y-intercept and the slope measure.


2. Solve the zero of the function. What is its significance?

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Rate of change allows us to look at the relationship between different quantities.
Rate of change is expressed as a ratio of the dependent variable (y) and the
independent variable (x).

change in dependent variable Δ𝑦


𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 = =
change in independent variable Δ𝑥

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Example2: Figure below shows the graph of a linear function that gives a
bicyclist’s distance s = s(t) (kilometers) north of a restaurant at time t
(hours) for 0 ≤ t ≤ 4. What is the bicyclist’s velocity toward the north?

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