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2.2: Polynomial Functions: Precalculus

This document provides a summary of key concepts related to polynomial functions, including: - Standard form of polynomials and classifying polynomials by degree and number of terms - End behavior and turning points of polynomial graphs - Factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations - Writing polynomial functions from their zeros - Using a graphing calculator to find zeros of quadratics It includes examples of classifying polynomials, describing graph end behavior, factoring, solving polynomial equations, writing functions from zeros, and using a TI-84 calculator. Homework assignments are also noted.

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2.2: Polynomial Functions: Precalculus

This document provides a summary of key concepts related to polynomial functions, including: - Standard form of polynomials and classifying polynomials by degree and number of terms - End behavior and turning points of polynomial graphs - Factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations - Writing polynomial functions from their zeros - Using a graphing calculator to find zeros of quadratics It includes examples of classifying polynomials, describing graph end behavior, factoring, solving polynomial equations, writing functions from zeros, and using a TI-84 calculator. Homework assignments are also noted.

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2.

2: Polynomial Functions
PreCalculus
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Standard Form of a Polynomial Function
The de ree o any term is the exponent it carries.

The de ree o a polynomial is the hi hest de ree o any o its terms.

The standard orm o a polynomial unction arran es the terms by de ree


rom reatest to least.

X't 4 2 2 441 degree 41


3
2 4 t 4 21 1 standardform
Naming Polynomials by Degree and Number of Terms

Degree Name using Polynomial Number of Name using number of


Degree Example Terms terms
0 constant 5 1 monomial

1 linear x+4 2 binomial

2 quadratic 4x2 1 monomial

3 cubic 4x3 - 2x2 + x


O3 trinomial

4 quartic 2x4 + 5x2 2 binomial

5 quintic -x5 + 4x2 + 2x + 1 4 polynomial of 4 terms


Example 5: Classifying Polynomials
Write each polynomial in standard orm. What is the classification o each polynomial by
de ree? By number o terms?
A) 3x2 + 9x + 5
B) 4x – 6x2 + x4 + 10x2 – 12
b x 6 240 44 12
2
a standard form 4 12 1144
3 terms trinomial 4 terms Polyffr4ms
exponent 2 quadratic exponent 4 quartic
End Behavior 5
4
The end behavior o a raph depends on the leadin coefficient and the de ree o the
polynomial
When the leadin coefficient is POSITIVE, the ri ht side o a raph will ALWAYS o up.
When the leadin coefficient is NEGATIVE, the ri ht side o a raph with ALWAYS o down.

When the de ree o a polynomial is EVEN, both ends will be in the same direction.
When the de ree o a polynomial is ODD, both ends will be in opposite directions.

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ow
Turning Points
The turnin points in a raph depend on
the de ree o the polynomial (x4 has 3
turnin points or less, x3 has 2 turnin
points or less, etc)

Each turnin point is either a minimum


or a maximum o the raph and occur
when the direction o the raph chan es
rom ne ative to positive or positive to
ne ative.
Example 6: Describing End Behavior
Consider the leadin term o each polynomial unction. What is the end behavior o the
raph? Check your answer with a raphin calculator.
A) y = 4x3 – 3x
B) y = –2x4 + 8x3 – 8x2 + 2

A leadingcoefficient 4
positives right side
degree 3
T
odd opposite f
b leading co 2
negativesright down
4
degree
even same f t
Example 7: Solving a Polynomial Equation Using Factors
A. What are the solutions to the equation 2x3 – 5x2 = 3x?

B. What are the solutions to the equation 3x4 + 12x2 = 6x3?

b Mb
2 a
3
a 2 5 2 311
a c
3 311
3 b
2 5 2 3,1 0 3
X 2 2 5 31 0
XCX 3 2 1 b
0
11 0 X 3 0 2 1 0
1
31 3
3 2X I
2 2
Derosia x 112

12 151 31 0
12 2 3
2 31 0
12 2
3 1 2 3 0
Grouping
X xl2x 3 2 1 31 0
doesn't
work
here
3
b 3 41 12 2 6
3 3
6 6
2
3 4.6 342 0
1 2.2 1 41 0
t2 T44
24
2 1467 2 512
2 2
NO solution
2
3 0
11 0 ero.TL
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Example 8: Factor by Grouping
Factor the unction by roupin : 3y4 + 9y2 - 6y3 - 18y
Example 9: Writing a Polynomial Function from its Zeros
A. What is a cubic polynomial unction in standard orm with zeros –2, 2 and 3?

B. What is a quartic polynomial unction in standard orm with zeros –2, –2, 2 and 3?
a Xx a Gtb Cx 4 0
X a Xs b X C
I 24
2
2Xt 2N
2
1 4 x 3
e
122
1 3.3 2.4

b
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2 5
42 4 411 16
4
213 24

20
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Solving a Quadratic Equation by Graphing on TI-84
Practice! - Using your Calculator Find the Zeros
1. 5x2 + 32x + 12 = 0
2. 2x2 + 7x = 15 (hint: write in standard orm first)
3. x3 + 2x – 4 = 0
4. 3 = –3x3 – 2
Homework
The first assi nment is posted on Khan Academy due
Thursday, Au ust 22nd at 11:59pm

HW #2 - In your textbook p. 109: #12, 14, 24, 38, 42, 45, 68


due Tuesday, Au ust 27th

Put the HW# at the top, middle o the pa e

Put your name, date and period in the top ri ht

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