Algebra II

Advanced algebraic concepts including polynomials, rational expressions, and complex numbers.

Practical Applications

Modeling Real-World Data with Polynomials

Turning Numbers into Stories

Polynomials can be used to create models that fit real-world data. Whether you're tracking the height of a rocket or the profit of a business, polynomials help turn numbers into predictions.

Steps to Model Data

  1. Collect data points.
  2. Find a polynomial equation that fits (using graphing calculators or software).
  3. Use the equation to predict future values or analyze trends.

Why Use Models?

Modeling helps scientists, engineers, and business leaders make smart decisions based on patterns.

Examples

  • A company tracks its profit each year and uses a quadratic polynomial to forecast next year's profit.

  • A scientist models the growth of a bacterial colony over time with a cubic polynomial.