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Review Packet #2 - Polynomials: FX X X

This document contains a review packet on polynomials for an honors algebra 2 class. It includes 11 problems covering topics like finding polynomial expressions, sketching graphs of polynomials, finding zeros of polynomials, the rational root theorem, and applying properties of polynomials.

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Review Packet #2 - Polynomials: FX X X

This document contains a review packet on polynomials for an honors algebra 2 class. It includes 11 problems covering topics like finding polynomial expressions, sketching graphs of polynomials, finding zeros of polynomials, the rational root theorem, and applying properties of polynomials.

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Honors

Algebra II Name: ________________________


Review Packet #2 – Polynomials

1. The expression ax 3 − 8x 2 − cx + 9 is 4x 2 + x + 1 greater than −2x 3 + bx 2 − d − 2x . Find the
values of a, b, c and d.


2. Write an expression that is not a polynomial. Explain why it is not.





3. Polynomial functions are continuous. Discuss what “continuous” means in terms of the
domain of the functions and the characteristics of their graphs.

1 3 5 2
4. Given the polynomial: f ( x) = x + x , find the following:
2 2
a. The maximum number of zeros.
8


b. The x-intercepts.
4


c. The maximum number of turning points. -5 5

-2

-4

d. The end behavior.


-6

e. Sketch the graph. -8

f. The intervals where the function is increasing and decreasing.





5. A rectangular parking lot has a length that is 3 yards greater than the width. The area of
parking lot is 180 square yards. Find the length and the width.







6. What is the Rational Root Theorem? Explain why you know that the function
f ( x ) = x 4 + 6 x + 2 has no rational roots.







7. Find all the roots of f ( x) = 2 x 4 − x3 − 7 x 2 + x + 2 by first listing all the possible rational
roots, finding one that works, and using that root in synthetic division.









8. Suppose a polynomial function has a degree of 5, P(0) = 20 , the graph bounces at 5, and
1
zeros: − , 5, 3 − 4i . Write the equation of the polynomial (you may leave it in factored
2
form). Sketch a graph of the polynomial.












9. Sketch each of the following, labeling all x and y intercepts:

a. y = −( x + 2)2 ( x − 3)2 c. y = x − 7x + 10
4 2
b. 15 x 4 − 39 x3 + 18 x 2






8 8 8

6 6 6



4 4 4

2 2 2

-5
5 -5 5 -5 5

-2 -2 -2



-4 -4 -4

-6 -6 -6

-8 -8 -8






d. y = x 3 − 9x e. g ( x) = x 4 + 6 x3 + 8 x 2 − 6 x − 9 f. x + 3x − 4 x − 12
3 2







8 8 8

6 6 6



4 4 4

2 2 2

-5
5 -5 5 -5 5

-2 -2 -2



-4 -4 -4

-6 -6 -6

-8 -8 -8



10. Given the incomplete graph of the function
f ( x) = 2 x 4 − 3x3 − 7 x2 − 8x + 6 to the right:
a. Find all zeros of the function.









b. Without using a graphing calculator, sketch a complete graph of the function.










11. Find all the zeros of P( x) = x 4 − 4 x3 + 5x 2 − 4 x + 4 ,
graphed to the right.

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