MICROTEACHING ON POLYNOMIALS
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1.1 Definition of a Polynomial:
A polynomial is an algebraic expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and
exponents. The terms in a polynomial are added or subtracted, and it doesn't
involve division by variables. For example:
- 2x3 - 5x3 + 4x + 7
1.2 Degree of a Polynomial:
The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent in any of its terms.
Polynomials are often classified by their degree:
- Degree 0: Constant polynomial (e.g., 3)
- Degree 1: Linear polynomial (e.g., 2x - 1)
- Degree 2: Quadratic polynomial (e.g., 3x2+ 2x + 1)
- Degree 3: Cubic polynomial (e.g., x3 - 2x2 + 4x - 5)
1.3 Operations on Polynomials:
- Addition and subtraction of polynomials: Combine like terms.
- Multiplication of a polynomial by a constant.
- Multiplication of polynomials: Use the distributive property.
1.4 Factoring Polynomials:
Factoring involves breaking down a polynomial into simpler expressions (factors).
Common techniques include:
- Factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF).
- Factoring quadratic trinomials.
- Difference of squares: a2 - b2 = (a + b)(a - b).
- Sum or difference of cubes: a3 ± b3 = (a ± b)(a2 ∓ ab + b2).
1.5 Roots and Zeroes of Polynomials:
The roots (also called zeroes) of a polynomial are the values of the variable that
make the polynomial equal to zero. They can be found by solving the polynomial
equation.
- For example, if (x2 - 4 = 0), the roots are (x = 2) and (x = -2).
1.6 Polynomial Division:
Dividing one polynomial by another can result in a quotient and a remainder.
Polynomial long division or synthetic division can be used for this purpose.
1.7 Applications of Polynomials:
- Modeling real-world situations: Using polynomials to represent quantities such
as area, volume, and distance.
- Engineering and physics: Polynomials are used in fields like engineering to
model behaviors and design structures.
1.8 Graphs of Polynomial Functions:
Polynomials can be graphed to visualize their behavior. The degree of the
polynomial affects the shape of the graph and the number of possible roots.
1.9 Solving Equations involving Polynomials:
Solving polynomial equations involves finding the values of the variable that
satisfy the equation. Methods include factoring, the quadratic formula, and
graphing.
1.10 Polynomial Identities:
Certain polynomial expressions have consistent values, regardless of the values of
variables. Examples include the distributive property and the difference of
squares.
SUBJECT – MATHEMATICS PUPIL TEACHER –
TOPIC – POLYNOMIAL SHASHIKANTA BEHERA
CLASS - IX TIME – 15-16 MINS
DATE – 28.08.2023
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polynomial
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zero because the
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number in 5x0 still
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non-zero constant
polynomial has no
zero. What about
the zeroes of the
zero polynomial? By
convention, every
real number is a
zero of the zero
polynomial.
ASSIGNMENT : - Find out what are the real life uses of zeros of polynomial ?
