Solving Polynomial Functions Chapter 7, Sections 3, 4, and 5
A few things to remember: Most solutions can be found by graphing and finding the intersections. SOLUTIONS = ROOTS = ZEROS = X- INTERCEPTS!!!! Complex answers ALWAYS come in pairs, which are conjugates. The number of solutions is the same as the degree of the polynomial “a” is the answer if and only if f(a) = 0
Solving Polynomials with Real Solutions
What happens when all answers aren’t real????? Recall: The number of solutions is the degree of the polynomial Complex solutions come in pairs Examples of describing the types of solutions: Polynomial Deg. MAX Sol. # Real #Complex
Finding factors using solutions If you know the solution to a polynomial function, then you know a factor. For example: If x=3 is a solution, then x-3 is a factor. If x=-9 is a solution, then x+9 is a factor. If x=2/3 is a solution, then 2x-3 is a factor. If x=-3/4 is a solution, then 4x+3 is a factor.
Using solutions to get the equation If you know the solutions, then you can determine the original equation. For example: Solutions are 2 and 3: Solutions are 4i and -4i: Solutions are -3, 5, and -2: Solution is 3+i
Homework Pages 45 in workbook Page 46 in workbook Page 47 in workbook Problems 10-24 even (give the real answers and how many complex answers) Page 46 in workbook Problems 17-27 odd (find the answers and then use that to find the factors) Page 47 in workbook Problems 17-20 Exit Slip Explain how the solutions relate to the equation of the polynomial.