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G10 Q2 Factoring Polynomial Functions

The document outlines the process of factoring polynomials, including the use of the Rational Root Theorem and the Factor Theorem. It provides step-by-step instructions for identifying rational zeros, performing synthetic division, and factoring expressions. Additionally, it includes examples demonstrating these techniques with various polynomials.

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G10 Q2 Factoring Polynomial Functions

The document outlines the process of factoring polynomials, including the use of the Rational Root Theorem and the Factor Theorem. It provides step-by-step instructions for identifying rational zeros, performing synthetic division, and factoring expressions. Additionally, it includes examples demonstrating these techniques with various polynomials.

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Polynomial Function and

Equation

Patterns and Algebra


SESSION 11

At the end of the session,

Week 4 the students can:

a.factor polynomials
Factoring
Polynomials
ACTIVITY
Recall the different factoring techniques you learned in Grade 9 to match the algebraic expressions
in column A with their corresponding factored form found in column B by drawing lines to connect
them.
STEPS IN
FACTORING
POLYNOMIALS
Step 1: Use the Rational Root Theorem to identify
all possible rational zeros of the given polynomial.

Step 2: Use the Remainder and Factor Theorem to


find a rational zero of the polynomial.

Step 3: Use the result found in step 2 and divide the


polynomial using synthetic division to find the quotient.
Write the answer using the Division Algorithm.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the quotient. Stop when


you reach a quotient that is quadratic or factors easily
and use factoring techniques to factor the expression.
Since the leading coefficient is 1, then the possible rational zeros are factors of the constant term 15.
Step 1: Use the Rational Root Theorem to identify the possible rational zeros of the given polynomial.

That is,

± 1 , ±3 ,± 5 , ± 15

Hence, by the Factor Theorem (𝒙+𝟏) is a factor of 𝑷(𝒙).


Step 3: Use the result found in step 2 and divide the polynomial using synthetic division to find the
quotient. Write the answer using the Division Algorithm.

𝑷(𝒙)=(𝒙+𝟏)(𝒙+𝟓)(𝒙+𝟑).
Since the quotient is a quadratic expression, by using the factoring technique,
Looking closely at the given polynomial, you see a common monomial factor, which is 3𝑥.
Factoring it out gives you

𝑃 ( 𝑥 )=3 𝑥 ( 𝑥 +5)( 𝑥 − 2)
Since the leading coefficient is 1, then the possible rational zeros are factors of the constant term 12.
Step 1: Use the Rational Root Theorem to identify the possible rational zeros of the given polynomial.

That is,

From the given values in step 1, note that 𝑃(−2)=0 since


Step 2: Use the Remainder and Factor Theorem to find a rational zero of the polynomial.

Hence, by the Factor Theorem (𝑥+2) is a factor of


𝑃(𝑥).
Step 3: Use the result found in step 2 and divide the polynomial using synthetic division to find the
quotient. Write the answer using the Division Algorithm.
Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the quotient. Stop when you reach a quotient that is quadratic or
factors easily and use factoring techniques to factor the expression.

Hence, by the Factor Theorem (𝑥+1) is also a factor of


𝑃(𝑥).
Step 1: Use the Rational Root Theorem to identify the possible rational zeros of the given polynomial.

Since the leading coefficient is 4, take note of its factors which are ±1,±2,±4. The constant term −2
has factors ±1,±2. Hence, the possible rational zeros are:

1 1
± 1 , ±2 , ± ,±
2 4
Step 2: Use the Remainder and Factor Theorem to find a rational zero of the polynomial.
From the list of possible rational zeros, we get 𝑃(1)=0 since

Hence, by the Factor Theorem (𝑥−1) is a factor of


𝑃(𝑥).
Step 3: Use the result found in step 2 and divide the polynomial using synthetic division to find
the quotient. Write the answer using the Division Algorithm.
If you are not familiar with the factoring technique used when the leading coefficient is greater than
1, you can just proceed to step 4.
Therefore, 𝑷(𝒙)=(𝒙−𝟏)(𝒙−𝟐)
(𝟒𝒙−𝟏).
Step 1: Use the Rational Root Theorem to identify the possible rational zeros of the given polynomial.

List of Possible Rational Zeros: ±1

Step 2: Use the Remainder and Factor Theorem to find a rational zero of the
polynomial.

Hence, using the Factor Theorem (𝑥−1) is a factor of


𝑃(𝑥).
Step 3: Use the result found in step 2 and divide the polynomial using synthetic division to find the
quotient. Write the answer using the Division Algorithm.
Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the quotient. Stop when you reach a quotient that is quadratic
or factors easily and use factoring techniques to factor the expression.

Hence, by the Factor Theorem (𝑥−1) is again, a factor of


𝑃(𝑥).
Step 5: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the quotient. Stop when you reach a quotient that is quadratic or factors
easily and use factoring techniques to factor the expression.

Hence, using the Factor Theorem (𝑥+1) is a factor of 𝑃(𝑥).

2 1
Step 6: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the quotient.

Hence, by the Factor Theorem (𝑥+1) is again, a factor of


𝑃(𝑥).

Therefore, or
PRACTICE NOW 8

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