Polynomials

Lesson 14

Math

Unit 3

11th Grade

Lesson 14 of 14

Objective


Write polynomial functions from solutions of that polynomial function.

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • A.APR.B.3 — Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.

Foundational Standards

  • F.BF.A.1

Criteria for Success


  1. Notice and describe the pattern of number of points minus 1 defining the largest degree a set of points can define.
  2. Identify systems of equations as a viable process for determining the coefficients for the polynomial functions. 
  3. Describe that the number of points presented does not automatically determine the degree of the polynomial function.

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In terms of pacing, this lesson can be taught over two days.

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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

Sarah is given two points that lie on a line.

$${f(8)=0 }$$

$${f(-2)=5}$$

She first writes the slope intercept form of the equation: 

$${y=mx+b}$$

Then, she substitutes one point into the equation:

$${0=(8)m+b}$$

She then substitutes the other point into the slope intercept form: 

$${5=(-2)m+b }$$

What are Sarah’s next steps in finding the equation of this line?

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References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra II > Module 1 > Topic B > Lesson 20Example 1

Algebra II > Module 1 > Topic B > Lesson 20 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

Problem 2

The general form for a polynomial function is: 


$${{a_n}x^n+a_{n-1}x^{n-1}+a_1x+a_0 ...}$$

where $$n$$ is the degree of the polynomial, and $$a_{n}$$ is the leading coefficient. 

So, for example: a 4th-degree polynomial has a general form of:

$${ax^4+bx^3+cx^2+dx+e}$$

What is the largest degree you could uniquely define if you were given three points? 

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Problem 3

What is the polynomial $$P$$ such that $$P(-1)=10$$, $$P(2)=1$$, and $$P(0)=3$$

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Target Task

5-10 minutes


Use the remainder theorem to find a quadratic polynomial $$P$$ so that $$P(1)=5$$, $$P(2)=12$$, and $$P(3)=25$$. Give your answer in standard form.

References

EngageNY Mathematics Algebra II > Module 1 > Topic B > Lesson 20Exit Ticket

Algebra II > Module 1 > Topic B > Lesson 20 of the New York State Common Core Mathematics Curriculum from EngageNY and Great Minds. © 2015 Great Minds. Licensed by EngageNY of the New York State Education Department under the CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Accessed Dec. 2, 2016, 5:15 p.m..

Additional Practice


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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Polynomial Features and Graphs

Topic B: Operations with Polynomials

Topic C: Polynomial Extensions

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