Graphs of Polynomials Worksheet
Explore the graphs of polynomial functions, identifying key features such as degree, leading coefficient, end behavior, zeros, and multiplicity.
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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^3 + 5x^2 - x + 7?
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 real zeros a polynomial of degree 4 can have?
2
3
4
5
3. The graph of a polynomial function with an odd degree and a positive leading coefficient will fall on the left and on the right.
4. If a zero of a polynomial has an even multiplicity, the graph will the x-axis at that point.
5. Describe the relationship between the degree of a polynomial and the maximum number of turning points its graph can have.
6. A polynomial function can have more x-intercepts than its degree.
True
False
7. Consider the graph of the polynomial function shown below. Identify the approximate real zeros and discuss the possible multiplicity of each zero.
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