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Polynomial Functions

1.6 and End Behavior


Practice Set 1

Problems 1 − 6, Use the factored form of the function to identify key characteristics and sketch.

𝑓𝑓 𝑥𝑥 = 𝑥𝑥 2 (𝑥𝑥 + 3) 𝑔𝑔 𝑥𝑥 = −(𝑥𝑥 + 2)(𝑥𝑥 − 1)(𝑥𝑥 − 3)

1. Identify the zeros of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) and state their 2. Identify the zeros of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) and state their
multiplicities. multiplicities.

3. State the end behavior of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) using limit 4. State the end behavior of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) using limit
notation. Give a reason to justify your answer. notation. Give a reason to justify your answer.

5. Sketch a possible graph of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) using the 6. Sketch a possible graph of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) using the zeros,
zeros, multiplicities and end behavior stated. multiplicities and end behavior stated.

Problems 7 − 13, For each of the functions graphed below, answer the following questions.

Graph of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) Graph of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) Graph of ℎ(𝑥𝑥)

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7. State the left-end behavior using limit notation for the functions, 𝑓𝑓, 𝑔𝑔, and ℎ.

8. State the right-end behavior using limit notation for the functions, 𝑓𝑓, 𝑔𝑔, and ℎ.

9. For each function, state the zeros and their multiplicity.

𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) 𝒈𝒈(𝒙𝒙) 𝒉𝒉(𝒙𝒙)

10. For each function, state the degree and function name.

𝒇𝒇(𝒙𝒙) 𝒈𝒈(𝒙𝒙) 𝒉𝒉(𝒙𝒙)

11. Describe the behavior of the graph as it approaches a zero whose multiplicity is 1.

12. Describe the behavior of the graph as it approaches a zero whose multiplicity is 2.

13. Describe the behavior of the graph as it approaches a zero whose multiplicity is 3.

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Problems 14 – 18, , The table below shows function values of 𝑔𝑔 𝑥𝑥 = 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 3 + 5𝑥𝑥 2 − 8𝑥𝑥 + 𝑐𝑐. Use the
equation of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) and the table to answer the questions that follow.

𝒙𝒙 −5 −4 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4 5
𝒈𝒈(𝒙𝒙) −214 −84 −16 8 6 −4 −4 24 98 236 456

14. Based on the degree and the end behavior of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) what must be true about the sign of the leading
coefficient of the equation? Justify your answer.

15. What is the value of 𝑐𝑐? Justify your answer.

16. Use your answer for the value of 𝑐𝑐 and the point −1,6 to find the value of 𝑎𝑎. Show your work.

17. Between which two values in the table will a zero of the function occur? Explain your reasoning.

18. Use a graphing calculator to find the zeros of the function and round your answer to the nearest
hundredth. Be sure your answers fall within the intervals from the previous question.

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Problem 19 - 24, The table below shows function values of ℎ 𝑥𝑥 = 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 3 − 2𝑥𝑥 2 + 7.5𝑥𝑥 + 𝑐𝑐.
Use the equation of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) and the table to answer the questions that follow.
The only roots of ℎ 𝑥𝑥 lie on the interval −2 < 𝑥𝑥 < 3

𝒙𝒙 −4 −2 0 2 4
𝒉𝒉(𝒙𝒙) 75 2 9 0 −121

19. Based on the degree and the end behavior of ℎ(𝑥𝑥) what must be true about the sign of the leading
coefficient of the equation? Justify your answer.

20. What is the value of 𝑐𝑐? Justify your answer.

21. Given that ℎ −2 = 2, What is the value of 𝑎𝑎? 22. Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show
Show your work. that the graph of the function has a zero in
the interval 1 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 3.

23. Find the rates of change on [−2, −1.5] and 24. Find any extrema and estimate the point of
[−1.5, −1] and use the results to explain the inflection. Sketch the curve on the grid below.
behavior of the graph from −2 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ −1.

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