Graphs of Polynomials
This worksheet focuses on understanding and analyzing the graphs of polynomial functions, including their end behavior, roots, multiplicity, and turning points.
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Graphs of Polynomials
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1. Which of the following describes the end behavior of the polynomial function f(x) = -2x^4 + 3x^3 - x + 5?
As x → ∞, f(x) → ∞; As x → -∞, f(x) → ∞
As x → ∞, f(x) → -∞; As x → -∞, f(x) → -∞
As x → ∞, f(x) → ∞; As x → -∞, f(x) → -∞
As x → ∞, f(x) → -∞; As x → -∞, f(x) → ∞
2. What is the maximum number of turning points a polynomial of degree 5 can have?
3
4
5
6
3. If a root of a polynomial has a multiplicity of 2, the graph will the x-axis at that point.
4. The is determined by the highest degree term of the polynomial function.
5. Consider the polynomial function P(x) = (x - 1)^2 (x + 2). What are the zeros of the function and their multiplicities? Describe the behavior of the graph at each zero.
6. Sketch a possible graph of a polynomial function that satisfies the following conditions:
- Degree 3
- Leading coefficient is negative
- Zeros at x = -3 (multiplicity 1), x = 0 (multiplicity 1), and x = 2 (multiplicity 1)
7. A polynomial function of odd degree must have at least one real root.
True
False
8. The graph of a polynomial function can have a sharp corner or cusp.
True
False
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