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What is the degree of the polynomial $4x^2(x + 2)(x - 5)^3$?
What is the degree of the polynomial $4x^2(x + 2)(x - 5)^3$?
For a polynomial with a negative leading coefficient and an odd degree, what is its end behavior?
For a polynomial with a negative leading coefficient and an odd degree, what is its end behavior?
How does the multiplicity of a zero affect the graph at that x-intercept?
How does the multiplicity of a zero affect the graph at that x-intercept?
Consider the polynomial with factors of $(x-3)^2$ and $(x+1)^3$. What are the zeros and their multiplicities?
Consider the polynomial with factors of $(x-3)^2$ and $(x+1)^3$. What are the zeros and their multiplicities?
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How can the y-intercept of a polynomial be determined?
How can the y-intercept of a polynomial be determined?
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What is the maximum number of turning points a polynomial function of degree 5 can have?
What is the maximum number of turning points a polynomial function of degree 5 can have?
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If a polynomial has a root at x = 3 with a multiplicity of 2, what behavior will the graph exhibit at x=3?
If a polynomial has a root at x = 3 with a multiplicity of 2, what behavior will the graph exhibit at x=3?
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What is the domain of the cubic parent function $f(x) = x^3$?
What is the domain of the cubic parent function $f(x) = x^3$?
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If a polynomial has a root with multiplicity 1, what happens at that x-intercept?
If a polynomial has a root with multiplicity 1, what happens at that x-intercept?
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A polynomial has a relative minimum at x=a. What is true about the function values around that point?
A polynomial has a relative minimum at x=a. What is true about the function values around that point?
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How does the graph of a polynomial function behave at a root with a multiplicity of 3?
How does the graph of a polynomial function behave at a root with a multiplicity of 3?
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What does the term 'turning point' refer to on the graph of a polynomial function?
What does the term 'turning point' refer to on the graph of a polynomial function?
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What does the term 'multiplicity' refer to in the context of polynomial equations?
What does the term 'multiplicity' refer to in the context of polynomial equations?
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How many x-intercepts can a polynomial function of degree 'n' have?
How many x-intercepts can a polynomial function of degree 'n' have?
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A relative minimum on the graph is best described as:
A relative minimum on the graph is best described as:
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Which statement is true about a polynomial function's 'zero'?
Which statement is true about a polynomial function's 'zero'?
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What is the relationship between the absolute maximum or minimum of a polynomial function and its range?
What is the relationship between the absolute maximum or minimum of a polynomial function and its range?
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What role does a graphing calculator play when analyzing a graph (as mentioned in the content)?
What role does a graphing calculator play when analyzing a graph (as mentioned in the content)?
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When graphing a polynomial, what does 'end behavior' describe?
When graphing a polynomial, what does 'end behavior' describe?
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How does a 'relative maximum' differ from an 'absolute maximum'?
How does a 'relative maximum' differ from an 'absolute maximum'?
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If a root has a multiplicity of 2, what does this indicate about the graph at that x-intercept?
If a root has a multiplicity of 2, what does this indicate about the graph at that x-intercept?
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Study Notes
Warm-Up
- Determine the leading coefficient, degree, end behavior, maximum number of U-turns, and y-intercept for the following functions:
- f(x) = 8x⁵ – 7x³ + 3x – 7
- f(x) = –5(x – 2)³(3x + 5)²
- f(x) = –2x⁴(x² + 2)³(2x – 1)²
Characteristics of Polynomial Functions
- Use tables, graphs, and verbal descriptions to interpret key characteristics of a function that models the relationship between two quantities.
- Sketch a graph showing intercepts, intervals of increasing/decreasing/positive/negative, relative maximums/minimums, symmetries, and end behavior.
Vocabulary
- Multiplicity: The number of times a root occurs in a polynomial equation.
- Relative Minimum: The y-value at the lowest point on the graph.
- Relative Maximum: The y-value at the highest point on the graph.
- Absolute Minimum/Maximum: The highest or lowest point on the entire graph; defines the range.
- Zero: The x-value when f(x) = 0. Graphically, the x-intercepts.
Turning Points
- A turning point is where a graph changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa.
- A turning point corresponds to a relative minimum or maximum.
- A polynomial function of degree n has at most n x-intercepts and at most (n – 1) turning points.
Relative Minimum/Maximum Values
- Relative minimum: f(a) is a relative minimum if, for all x in an open interval containing a, f(x) ≥ f(a).
- Relative maximum: f(a) is a relative maximum if, for all x in an open interval containing a, f(x) ≤ f(a).
Multiplicity
- If a root's multiplicity is odd, the graph crosses the x-axis at that value.
- If the root's multiplicity is 1, the graph crosses in a linear fashion.
- If the root's multiplicity is greater than 1, the graph crosses in a cubic fashion.
- If a root's multiplicity is even, the graph touches the x-axis at that value.
The Cubic Parent Function
- The function f(x) = x³ has the following characteristics:
- End Behavior: as x → -∞, f(x) → -∞; as x → ∞, f(x) → ∞
- Domain: (-∞, ∞)
- Range: (-∞, ∞)
- Increase: (-∞, ∞)
- Decrease: never
- Minimum: none
- Maximum: none
- Zeros: x = 0
- Turning Points: A graph changes direction at a turning point and it corresponds to a relative minimum or maximum.
Examples of Graphing Polynomials
- Detailed examples (1-5) are provided of how to sketch polynomials based on factors, degrees, and leading coefficients. Showing end behaviors, zeros, and y-intercepts.
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Explore the key characteristics of polynomial functions through various criteria such as leading coefficients, degrees, and end behaviors. This quiz includes function analysis, sketching graphs, and understanding vocabulary related to polynomials.
