Name two practical applications of polynomials, and explain how they are used in real life Example; Two polynomials are going to be going to the Grocery store and a summer job. 1. Grocery store you would like to know the how much three pd of flour, two dozen eggs and three gallons of milk ( F= flour, E= eggs and M= milk )= 3f + 2e + 3m ( flour is $2 a pd, eggs are $1.50 a dozens and milk is $5 gallons) 3(2) + 2(1.50) + 3(5)=$24 2. You have to earn at least $3000 this summer, to be able return to school. You found a job that lets you take home 100 a day. You have to drive 80 miles a day to work a day. Your car will cost you (.20) a mile to drive. How many days will it take you to hit your goal of 3000. x=wages for the day, x=miles per day 100x - x(.25x80)=3000 , 100x- 20x= 3000 , 80x=3000 , x= 300/80 =37.5 ( so it will take you 38 days to hit your goal