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Any questions on the Section 5.2 homework?PowerPoint PresentationSection 5.3 Polynomials and Polynomial FunctionsSlide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Problem from today’s homework:Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Slide 15Application Problems:Slide 17Slide 18Slide 19Examples related to today’s homework:Slide 21Reminder:Math TLC Open Lab Hours:Any questions on the Section 5.2 homework?Now pleaseCLOSE YOUR LAPTOPSand turn off and put away your cell phones.Sample Problems Page Link(Dr. Bruce Johnston)Section 5.3Polynomials and Polynomial Functions•Polynomial vocabulary:Term – a number or a product of a number and variables raised to powers (the terms in a polynomial are separated by + or - signs)Coefficient – numerical factor of a termConstant – term which is only a number•A polynomial is a sum of terms involving coefficients (numbers) times variables raised to a whole number (0, 1, 2, …) exponent, with no variables appearing in any denominator.Consider the polynomial 7x5 + x2y2 – 4xy + 7How many TERMS does it have?There are 4 terms: 7x5, x2y2, -4xy and 7.What are the coefficients of those terms?The coefficient of term 7x5 is 7, The coefficient of term x2y2 is 1, The coefficient of term –4xy is –4The coefficient of term 7 is 7.7 is a constant term. (no variable part, like x or y)•A Monomial is a polynomial with 1 term.•A Binomial is a polynomial with 2 terms.•A Trinomial is a polynomial with 3 terms.Degree of a term:•To find the degree, take the sum of the exponents on the variables contained in the term.•Degree of the term 7x4 is 4•Degree of a constant (like 9) is 0. (because you could write it as 9x0, since x0 = 1)•Degree of the term 5a4b3c is 8 (add all of the exponents on all variables, remembering that c can be written as c1).Degree of a polynomial:•To find the degree, take the largest degree of any term of the polynomial.•Example: The degree of 9x3 – 4x2 + 7 is 3.More examples:1. Consider the polynomial 7x5 + x3y3 – 4xy•Is it a monomial, binomial or trinomial?•What is the degree of the polynomial?2. Which of the following expressions are NOT polynomials? _•5x4 - √5x + Π - -5x-3y7 + 2xy – 10 • 1 - 3x + 5 x + 5•-5x3y7 + 2xy – 10 - y2 + 6y - 8 3Problem from today’s homework:We can use function notation to represent polynomials. Example: P(x) = 2x3 – 3x + 4 is a polynomial function.Evaluating a polynomial for a particular value involves replacing the value for the variable(s) involved.Find the value P(-2) = 2x3 – 3x + 4.Example= 2(-2)3 – 3(-2) + 4P(-2)= 2(-8) + 6 + 4= -6This means that the ordered pair (-2, -6) would be one point on the graph of this function.Don’t forget how to work with fractions!Example: For the polynomial function f(x) = 7x2 + x – 2•Calculate f(½)(Answer: ¼)•Calculate f(- )⅓(Answer: 14 ) 9Like termsTerms that contain exactly the same variables raised to exactly the same powers.Combine like terms to simplify.x2y + xy – y + 10x2y – 2y + xy =Only like terms can be combined by combining their coefficients.Warning!Example11x2y + 2xy – 3y(1 + 10)x2y + (1 + 1)xy + (-1 – 2)y =x2y + 10x2y + xy + xy – y – 2y =(like terms are grouped together)•Adding polynomials•Combine all the like terms.•Subtracting polynomials•Change the signs of the terms of the polynomial being subtracted, and then combine all the like terms.3a2 – 6a + 11ExampleAdd or subtract each of the following, as indicated.1) (3x – 8) + (4x2 – 3x +3)= 4x2 + 3x – 3x – 8 + 3= 4x2 – 52) 4 – (-y – 4)= 4 + y + 4= y + 4 + 4 = y + 83) (-a2 + 1) – (a2 – 3) + (5a2 – 6a + 7) =-a2 + 1 – a2 + 3 + 5a2 – 6a + 7 =-a2 – a2 + 5a2 – 6a + 1 + 3 + 7 == 3x – 8 + 4x2 – 3x + 3Problem from today’s homework:Problem from today’s homework:In the previous chapter, we examined Cost and Revenue functions.A Profit function for businesses can be found by using Revenue – Cost.This is denoted P(x) = R(x) – C(x).Application Problems:Baskets, Inc., is planning to introduce a new woven basket. The company estimates that $640 worth of new equipment will be needed to manufacture this new type of basket and that it will cost $15 per basket to manufacture. The company also estimates that the revenue from each basket will be $31. Find the profit function.Solution:R(x) = 31x and C(x) = 15x + 640.So P(x) = R(x) – C(x) = 31x – (15x + 640) = 16x – 640Now use this function to calculate the profit that will be earned if a total of 110 baskets are produced:Solution: Previously we showed that P(x) = 16x – 640,So now just plug 110 in for x:P(110) = 16·110 – 640 = 1760 – 640 = 1120ANSWER: The profit on 110 baskets will be $1120.Using the degree of a polynomial, we can determine what the general shape of the function will be, before we ever graph the function.A polynomial function of degree 1 is a linear function. We have examined the graphs of linear functions in great detail previously in this course and prior courses.A polynomial function of degree 2 is a quadratic function. We briefly examined graphs of quadratics in Chapter 3.In general, for the quadratic equation of the form y = ax2 + bx + c, the graph is a parabola opening up when a > 0, and opening down when a < 0.a > 0 a < 0x xGraphing Polynomial Functions:Examples related to today’s homework:Graph P(x) = x2Graph P(x) = x2 – 5Graph P(x) = 3x2Graph P(x) = -3x2Graph P(x) = -3x2 + 1Graph P(x) = -3x2 +2x + 1To help you identify the graph of each of these quadratic polynomials, start by answering these questions:•Does the parabola open upward or downward?•What is the y-intercept of the graph?Note: Remember that if you need to graph the function completely (i.e. for a problem that doesn’t just ask you to chose the correct graph from a list), you would need to calculate at least 5 or 6 ordered pairs and plot them on an x-y coordinate system.Problem from today’s homework:Reminder:This homework assignment on Section 5.3 is due at the start of next class period.You’re always welcome to stay and work on your homework in the open lab next door after class.Math TLC Open Lab Hours:Next door in room 203 Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Teachers and tutors available for one-on-one help on homework and practice quiz/test problems.NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY – JUST DROP IN AT EITHER


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