GSE Advanced Algebra Name________________________
September 25, 2015
Standards: MGSE9-12.F.IF.4 / MGSE9-12.F.IF.7 / MGSE9-12.F.IF.7c
Graphs of Polynomial Functions NOTES
Turning Points
A polynomial function has a degree of n.
Maximum Number of Turning Points = n – 1
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Multiplicity
The multiplicity of root r is the number of
times that x – r is a factor of P(x).
Odd Multiplicity
The graph of P(x) crosses the x-axis.
Even Multiplicity
The graph of P(x) touches the x-axis,
but does not cross it. (i.e. U-turn)
GSE Advanced Algebra Name________________________
September 25, 2015
Standards: MGSE9-12.F.IF.4 / MGSE9-12.F.IF.7 / MGSE9-12.F.IF.7c
Graphs of Polynomial Functions NOTES
Complete the table to identify the leading coefficient, degree, and end behavior of each polynomial.
Leading Graph
Polynomial Degree End Behavior
Coefficient Comparison
1. f(x) = 4x7 + 5x4 + 2
2. f(x) = –7x6 + 2x2 – 3x
3. f(x) = –2x5 – x3 + 6x
4. Identify whether each function graphed has an odd or even degree and a positive or negative leading coefficient.
Degree:___________ Degree:___________ Degree:___________
Leading Coefficient:_______ Leading Coefficient:_______ Leading Coefficient:_______
GSE Advanced Algebra Name________________________
September 25, 2015
Multiplicity Graph at Maximum
Equation Solution
x–int. for each End Behavior number of
(zeros) x-axis
zero (Use BOX 1) turning points
#5 Degree = _________
P( x) ( x 1) ( x 3)
2
Leading Coefficient = _________
Graph Comparison (circle one)
y = x2 / y = –x2 / y = x3 / y = –x3
End Behavior (Use BOX 2):_________
#6 Degree = _________
1 Leading Coefficient = _________
P( x) ( x 2) 2 ( x 3) 2
12
Graph Comparison (circle one)
y = x2 / y = –x2 / y = x3 / y = –x3
End Behavior (Use BOX 2):_________
#7 Degree = _________
P( x) x( x 3)( x 2) Leading Coefficient = _________
Graph Comparison (circle one)
y = x2 / y = –x2 / y = x3 / y = –x3
End Behavior (Use BOX 2):_________
Determine if the graphs do one of the following at the given x-intercepts.
BOX 1 A: The graph crosses the x-axis at the x-intercept. (ODD MULTIPLICITY)
B: The graph touches the x-axis and turns around at the x-intercept. (EVEN MULTIPLICITY)
End Behavior
C : As x , f ( x) (Rises Right) E : As x , f ( x) (Falls Right)
BOX 2
D : As x , f ( x) (Rises Left) F : As x , f ( x) (Falls Left)
GSE Advanced Algebra Name________________________
September 25, 2015
Graphs of Polynomial Functions NOTES
1
#5 Graph P(x) = (x – 1)2 (x – 3) #6 Graph P( x) ( x 2) 2 ( x 3) 2
12
y-intercept y-intercept
Additional Points Additional Points
#7 Graph P(x) = x(x – 3)(x + 2)
y-intercept
Additional Points
