Polynomial

Function
 Objective

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to

graph polynomial functions.
Review
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Every polynomial equation in one variable with

degree greater than or equal to 1 has at least one
complex root.
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

1.First, the roots may all be real numbers, or all are

imaginary numbers, or the combination of both.

2.Second, roots may be all distinct or some roots

may be repeated. If a polynomial equation has a
root 𝑟 occurring 𝑘 times, then the root 𝑟 is a root
of multiplicity 𝒌.
Corollary to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
A polynomial equation of degree 𝑛 ≥ 1 has exactly
𝑛 roots.

Converse of the Factor Theorem

If 𝑥 − 𝑟 is a factor of the polynomial equation, then 𝑟
is a root of the polynomial equation.
Restatement: If 𝑥 − 𝑟1 𝑥 − 𝑟2 𝑥 − 𝑟2 ⋯ 𝑥 − 𝑟𝑛 = 0 ,
then 𝑟1 , 𝑟2 ,𝑟3 , ⋯, and 𝑟𝑛 are the roots of the polynomial
equation of degree 𝑛.
Find the degree and the roots of each polynomial equation.
a. 𝑥 𝑥 − 5 4𝑥 + 3 𝑥 + 7 = 0
3
Degree: 4th, Roots: 0, 5, − , −7
4
3 2
b. 𝑥 − 2 5𝑥 − 6 𝑥 + 1 =0
6
Degree: 6th, Roots: 2 of multiplicity 3 , , −1(of multiplicity 2)
5

c. 9 − 𝑥 𝑥 2 − 9 𝑥 + 5 4
=0
Degree: 7th, Roots: 9, 3, −3, −5(of multiplicity 4) 𝑥2 − 9 = 0
𝑥2 = 9
𝑥=± 9
𝑥 = ±3
 Revisiting Relations and Functions

Relation and function are mathematical models that

describe the relationship between two variables, the
independent and dependent variables. These
mathematical models enable us to understand the
underlying relationship between two variables involved in
a real-life problem.
 Revisiting Relations and Functions

For instance, the revenue of selling a product given its

price depends on the number of items sold, the distance
traveled by car given its velocity depends on the time
traveled, etc. Can you give other real-life examples?
 Revisiting Relations and Functions

A relation is a mathematical model that describes the

relationship or association between two related variables.
This relationship can be expressed through the collection
of ordered pairs of elements taken from the independent
variable and the dependent variable.
 Revisiting Relations and Functions

The set of all first coordinates of the ordered pairs is

called the domain of the relation. The set of all second
coordinates of the ordered pairs is called the range of the
relation.
Example: The distance a car covers, given its velocity, depends on
the time traveled.

Number of hours
2 3 4 5
traveled (𝑥) by a car
Number of kilometers
100 150 200 250
traveled (𝑦)

T= 2, 100 , 3, 150 , 4, 200 , 5, 250

Domain: {2, 3, 4, 5}

Range: {100, 150, 200, 250} Equation: 𝑦 = 50𝑥

 Revisiting Relations and Functions

A function is a relation in which no two distinct ordered

pairs have the same first coordinate or abscissa.

A function can also be defined as a relation in which each

element in the domain is paired with exactly one element
in the range.
Example:
A parking space charges ₱ 50 for an hour or less of parking.
An additional ₱ 10 will be charged for every hour of
extended parking.
a.Identify the related variables. Express this relation in an
equation form.
b.If a customer parked for 5 hours and 45 minutes, how
much will he pay?
A parking space charges ₱ 50 for an hour or less of
parking. An additional ₱ 10 will be charged for
every hour of extended parking.
a. Identify the related variables. Express this relation in
an equation form.

Let 𝑥 represent the number of hours of extended parking.

Let 𝑦 represent the parking charge.
𝑦 = 50 + 10𝑥 or 𝑦 = 10𝑥 + 50
A parking space charges ₱ 50 for an hour or less of parking. An additional
₱ 10 will be charged for every hour of extended parking.
b. If a customer parked for 5 hours and 45 minutes, how much will he pay?

Based on the scenario, the number of hours for the

extended parking is
𝑥 = 5.45 − 1 = 4.45 hours. Using the equation, the
parking charge is
𝑦 = 10𝑥 + 50 Therefore, the driver will
𝑦 = 10 4.45 + 50 pay ₱ 94.50 for 5 hours
𝑦 = 44.5 + 50 and 45 minutes of
𝑦 = ₱ 94.50 parking.
 Polynomial Function

A polynomial function of degree 𝑛 is a function written in

the form
𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + ⋯ + 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎1 𝑥 +
𝑎0 ,
where 𝑎𝑛 , 𝑎𝑛−1 , 𝑎𝑛−2,⋯ , 𝑎2 , 𝑎1 and 𝑎0 are real number
coefficients, 𝑎𝑛 ≠ 0, and 𝑛 is a nonnegative integer. The
coefficient 𝑎𝑛 is called the leading coefficient.
 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 5
𝑥 𝑦 or
𝑃 0 = (0)2 − 6 0 + 5
𝑃(𝑥) 𝑃 2 = (2)2 − 6 2 + 5
0 5 =0−0+5
= 4 − 12 + 5
1 0 =5
= −3
2 −3
3 −4
𝑃 1 = (1)2 − 6 1 + 5 𝑃 3 = (3)2 − 6 3 + 5
=1−6+5 = 9 − 18 + 5
=0
= −4
 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 5
𝑥 𝑦 or 𝑃 4 = (4)2 − 6 4 + 5
𝑃(𝑥) = 16 − 24 + 5
0 5 = −3
1 0
2 −3 𝑃 5 = (5)2 − 6 5 + 5
3 −4 = 25 − 30 + 5
4 −3 =0
5 0
6 5 𝑃 6 = (6)2 − 6 6 + 5
= 36 − 36 + 5
=5
 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 5
𝑥 𝑦 or 𝑃 4 = (4)2 − 6 4 + 5
𝑃(𝑥) = 16 − 24 + 5
0 5 = −3 𝑥-intercepts
1 0
2 −3 𝑃 5 = (5)2 − 6 5 + 5
3 −4 = 25 − 30 + 5
4 −3 =0
5 0
6 5 𝑃 6 = (6)2 − 6 6 + 5
= 36 − 36 + 5
=5
Polynomial functions of higher degree can be used to
model and solve real-life situations involving a
dependent variable, that varies jointly with three or
more independent variables. For example, the volume
of the packaging box depends on its length, width, and
height.
You are designing an open-top box to be made of a piece
of cardboard that is 10 inches by 15 inches. The box will
be formed by making the cuts shown in the diagram and
folding up the sides so that the flaps are squares. You
want the box to have the greatest volume possible.
 a. What do the 𝑥-values represent?
b. What do the 𝑥-intercepts mean?
c. What values of 𝑥 can be used to form
a box?
d. What values of 𝑥 that are
meaningless in making a box?
e. What value of 𝑥 will yield the
maximum volume possible?
f. What are the dimensions of the box
that would result in maximum
The graph above shows the trend of the volume?
volume of the box. This is an example of
g. What is the maximum volume?
the graph of a polynomial function which
can be used to determine the possible
dimensions of the box.
End Behavior of the Graphs of Polynomial Functions
End Behavior of the Graphs of Polynomial Functions
End Behavior of the Graphs of Polynomial Functions
End Behavior of the Graphs of Polynomial Functions
 End Behavior of the Graphs of Polynomial Functions

1.If the degree of a polynomial function is even and the

leading coefficient is positive, then the graph rises to
the left and to the right.

2. If the degree of a polynomial function is even and the

leading coefficient is negative, then the graph falls to
the left and to the right.
 End Behavior of the Graphs of Polynomial Functions

3. If the degree of a polynomial function is odd and the

leading coefficient is positive, then the graph falls to
the left and rises to the right.

4. If the degree of a polynomial function is odd and the

leading coefficient is negative, then the graph rises to
the left and falls to the right.
Given the degree and the leading coefficient of a polynomial function,
describe the end behavior of the corresponding graph.

1.Degree: 4th; leading coefficient: 2

2.Degree: 2nd; leading coefficient: −3
3. Degree: 3rd; leading coefficient: −1
4. Degree: 5th; leading coefficient: 4
5. Degree: 6th; leading coefficient: −7
6. Degree: 8th; leading coefficient: 8
 Zeros of a Polynomial Function

The zeros of a polynomial function 𝑃(𝑥) are the values of 𝑥

that yield a polynomial function value equal to 0.

If 𝑃 𝑟 = 0, then 𝑟 is a zero of 𝑃(𝑥).

Example: Determine whether the given value of 𝑥 is a
zero of 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 1.

a. 𝑥 = 1 b. 𝑥 = 2

a. Evaluate 𝑃(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 1.
𝑃 1 = (1)3 − 1 2 + 1 −1=1−1+1−1=0

b. Evaluate 𝑃(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 2.
𝑃 1 = (2)3 − 2 2 + 2 −1=8−4+2−1=5
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3.
1. Degree: Odd 2. Leading Coefficient: Positive
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph falls to the left and rises to the right.

4. Zeros of the Function 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 3 = 0

2𝑥 + 1 𝑥 − 3 = 0
2𝑥 + 1 = 0 or 𝑥 − 3 = 0
1
𝑥= − or 𝑥 = 3
2

2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 3 1
Zeros: − , 1, 3
2
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3.
1. Degree: Odd 2. Leading Coefficient: Positive
3. End behavior of the graph
(0, 3)
The graph falls to the left and rises to the right.
1
4. Zeros: − , 1, 3
2
(-0.5, 0) (1, 0) (3, 0)
5. Table of values

(2, -5)
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3.
1. Degree: Odd 2. Leading Coefficient: Positive
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph falls to the left and rises to the right.
1
4. Zeros: − , 1, 3
2

5. Table of values

6. Maximum Number of Turning Points: 2

Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 3 + 9𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 24.
1. Degree: Odd 2. Leading Coefficient: Negative
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph rises to the left and falls to the right.

4. Zeros of the Function

4 −2 5 12 −2𝑥 − 3 = 0
2 −2 9 2 − 24
+ −2𝑥 = 3
+ −8
−1−12
7 − 18 3
−1107 −2418
−4 𝑥=−
−2 −3 0 2
−2 5 12 0
3
−2𝑥 − 3
Zeros: − , 2, 4
2
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 3 + 9𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 24.
1. Degree: Odd 2. Leading Coefficient: Negative
3. End behavior of the graph
(3, 9
The graph rises to the left
and falls to the right.
3 (-1.5, 0) (2, 0) (4, 0)
4. Zeros: − , 2, 4
2

5. Table of values

(0, -24)
 Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 3 + 9𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 24.
1. Degree: Odd 2. Leading Coefficient: Negative
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph rises to the left
and falls to the right.
3
4. Zeros: − , 2, 4
2

5. Table of values

6. Maximum Number of Turning Points: 2

Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑥.
1. Degree: Even 2. Leading Coefficient: Positive
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph rises to the left and right.

4. Zeros of the Function

0 1 − 4 − 4 16 0 2 1 − 4 − 4 16 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0

+ + 𝑥+2 𝑥−4 =0
0 −1 0 70 −0 −4 −16
2−1 7
1 −2 −8 0 𝑥 + 2 = 0 or 𝑥 − 4 = 0
1 −4 −4 16 0
2
𝑥 = −2 or 𝑥 = 4
𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 8
Zeros: −2, 0, 2, 4
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑥.
1. Degree: Even 2. Leading Coefficient: Positive
3. End behavior of the graph
(1, 9)
The graph rises to the left and right.
4. Zeros of the Function
Zeros: −2, 0, 2, 4 (-2, 0) (0, 0) (2, 0) (4, 0)

5. Table of values

(-1, -15) (3, -15)

 Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑥.
1. Degree: Even 2. Leading Coefficient: Positive
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph rises to the left and right.
4. Zeros of the Function
Zeros: −2, 0, 2, 4
5. Table of values

6. Maximum Number of Turning Points: 3

Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 4 − 11𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 + 8.
1. Degree: Even 2. Leading Coefficient: Negative
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph falls to the left and right.

4. Zeros of the Function

1 −2 − 11 − 9 14 8 −2 −2 − 13 − 22 − 8 −2𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 4 = 0

+ + −2𝑥 − 1 𝑥 + 4 = 0
−2 −13 7 −8
−1−22 − 18 78
4 −1
−2 −13 −22 −8 0 −2 −9 −4 0 −2𝑥 − 1 = 0 or 𝑥 + 4 = 0
1
−2𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 4 𝑥= − or 𝑥 = −4
2
1
Zeros: −4, −2, − , 2
2
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 4 − 11𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 + 8.
1. Degree: Even 2. Leading Coefficient: Negative
3. End behavior of the graph (-3, 20)
The graph falls to the left and right.
1
4. Zeros: −4, −2, − , 2
2

5. Table of values (0, 8)

(-4, 0) (-2, 0) (-1.5, 0) (1, 0)

(-1, -6)
Sketch the graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 4 − 11𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 + 8.
1. Degree: Even 2. Leading Coefficient: Negative
3. End behavior of the graph
The graph falls to the left and right.
1
4. Zeros: −4, −2, − , 2
2

5. Table of values

6. Maximum Number of Turning Points: 3

Irrational Zeros of the Function
Find the zeros of 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 2.

1 1 −3 0 2 − −2 ± −2 2 − 4 1 −2
𝑥=
2 1
+
−2 −2
1−1 7 − 18 2 ± 4 + 8
=
1 −2 −2 0 2
2 ± 12
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 2 = 0 =
2
not factorable
2 ± 2 3
=
−𝑏 ± 𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑐 2
𝑥=
2𝑎 2 1 ± 3
=
2
Quadratic Formula
=1± 3
Zeros: 1, 1 + 3, 1 − 3
 Graph of 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 2

Zeros: 1, 1 + 3, 1 − 3
 Irrational Root Theorem

If a polynomial equation of degree greater than or equal to

2, with integer coefficients, has a root 𝑎 + 𝑐 𝑏, then 𝑎 −
𝑐 𝑏 is also a root. The values that 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐 represent are
rational numbers and 𝑏 is not a perfect square. The
expressions ± 𝑏 represent irrational numbers.

The conjugate of 𝑎 + 𝑐 𝑏 is 𝑎 − 𝑐 𝑏, vice versa.

Each number is a zero of a function, find another zero
that is conjugate of it.

3 →− 3 −2 + 3 → −2 − 3

3+2 5 →3−2 5 −3 − 2 5 → −3 + 2 5

1−3 2 →1+3 2 −1 + 3 2 → −1 − 3 2

4 − 5 11 → 4 + 5 11 −4 − 5 11 → −4 + 5 11
Example:
1
If is the only rational zero of a function with a degree
2
of 3,
a. describe the other zeros if all zeros of the function
are real numbers.
Irrational

b. and −3 − 2 is also a zero, find the other zero of the

function.
−3 + 2
Example:
If −3, 1, and1 + 5 are the zeros of a polynomial function,
what is the other zero if its degree is 4?

1− 5
Complex Zeros of the Function
 Find the zeros of 𝑃 𝑥 = (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 2 + 1).

Equate the factors to 0 to find the zeros.

𝑥−3=0
𝑥=3

𝑥2 + 1 = 0
𝑥 2 = −1
𝑥 = ± −1 𝑥 is not a real number
 Imaginary Number

An imaginary number, denoted by 𝑖, is equal to the

square root of negative 1. In symbols,

𝑖 = −1 or 𝑖 2 = −1
Complex Number System
Complex Number System
Simplify each expression.

−4 = 2𝑖 −5 = 𝑖 5

−16 = 4𝑖 −10 = 𝑖 10

−49 = 7𝑖 −7 = 𝑖 7

−8 = −4 ∙ 2 = 2𝑖 2
−45 = −9 ∙ 5 = 3𝑖 5
−48 = −16 ∙ 3 = 4𝑖 3
 Find the zeros of 𝑃 𝑥 = (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 2 + 1).

Equate the factors to 0 to find the zeros.

𝑥−3=0 Zeros: −𝑖, 3, 𝑖

𝑥=3

𝑥2 + 1 = 0
𝑥 2 = −1
𝑥 = ± −1
𝑥 = ±𝑖
 Complex Conjugate Theorem

If (𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖) is a zero of a polynomial function, where

𝑎 and 𝑏 are real numbers, then (𝑎 − 𝑏𝑖) is also a
zero of the function.
Each number is a zero of a function, find another zero
that is conjugate of it.

2𝑖 → −2𝑖 −2 + 𝑖 3 → −2 − 𝑖 3

3 + 2𝑖 → 3 − 2𝑖 −3 − 2𝑖 5 → −3 + 2𝑖 5

1 − 3𝑖 2 → 1 + 3𝑖 2 −1 + 3𝑖 → −1 − 3𝑖

4 − 5𝑖 11 → 4 + 5𝑖 11 −4 − 5𝑖 → −4 + 5𝑖
Example:
1
If is the only real number zero of a function with a
2
degree of 3,
a. describe the other zeros of the function.
Imaginary Numbers or Complex Numbers
b. and −3 − 𝑖 2 is also a zero, find the other zero of
the function.
−3 + 𝑖 2
Example:
If −3, 1, and−1 + 𝑖 5 are the zeros of a polynomial function,
what is the other zero if its degree is 4?

−1 − 𝑖 5
Descartes’ Rule of Signs
 René Descartes
René Descartes (1596–1650) was a creative mathematician of the
first order, an important scientific thinker, and an original
metaphysician. During the course of his life, he was a
mathematician first, a natural scientist or “natural philosopher”
second, and a metaphysician third. In mathematics, he developed
the techniques that made possible algebraic (or “analytic”)
geometry. In natural philosophy, he can be credited with several
achievements: the first to publish the sine law of refraction;
developer of an important empirical account of the rainbow; and
proposer of a naturalistic account of the formation of the earth
and planets (a precursor to the nebular hypothesis, that the planets
formed from loose matter orbiting the sun). More importantly, he
offered a new vision of the natural world, which shaped modern
physics: a world of matter possessing a few fundamental
properties and interacting according to a few universal laws.
 Descartes’ Rule of Signs

The process of finding the zeros of a polynomial function is

similar to finding the roots of a polynomial equation. In the
previous lesson, we resorted to trial-and-error method in
finding the roots. However, there is another way of trimming
down the number of possible roots that we could try. French
Mathematician René Descartes discovered a relationship
between the signs of the numerical coefficients of a
polynomial function and the number of positive and negative
real zeros.
 Descartes’ Rule of Signs

Given a polynomial function 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 +

⋯ + 𝑎2 𝑥 2 + 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 = 0 with integer coefficients,
1. the number of positive real zeros of 𝑃(𝑥) is either equal to the
number of changes in signs of the coefficients of the terms or less
than this by an even number; and

2. the number of negative real zeros of 𝑃(𝑥) is either equal to the

number of changes in signs of the coefficients of the terms of
𝑃(−𝑥) or less than this by an even number.
Example: For the given function 𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3,
determine the following:

a. Number of positive zeros

b. Number of negative zeros
c. Possible combinations of zeros

a. Determining the number of positive zeros.

𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3

The signs of the coefficients change 2 times. Thus, the number of

positive zeros is 2 or 0.
Example: For the given function 𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3,
determine the following:

a. Number of positive zeros

b. Number of negative zeros
c. Possible combinations of zeros
b. Determining the number of negative zeros.
3 2
𝑃 −𝑥 = 2 −𝑥 − 7 −𝑥 + 2 −𝑥 + 3
𝑃 −𝑥 = −2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3

The signs of the coefficients of 𝑃(−𝑥) change only once. Thus, the
number of negative zeros is 1.
Example: For the given function 𝑃 𝑥 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3,
determine the following:

a. Number of positive zeros

b. Number of negative zeros
c. Possible combinations of zeros
c. The table shows the possible combinations of zeros of 𝑃(𝑥).
Example: For the given function 𝑃 𝑥 = −𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 +
24, determine the following:
a. Number of positive zeros
b. Number of negative zeros
c. Possible combinations of zeros

a. Determining the number of positive zeros.

𝑃 𝑥 = −𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 + 24

The signs of the coefficients change 3 times. Thus, the number of

positive zeros is 3 or 1.
Example: For the given function 𝑃 𝑥 = −𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 +
24, determine the following:
a. Number of positive zeros
b. Number of negative zeros
c. Possible combinations of zeros

b. Determining the number of negative zeros.

𝑃 −𝑥 = −(−𝑥)4 + 5 −𝑥 3
− 2 −𝑥 2
− 20 −𝑥 + 24
𝑃 −𝑥 = −𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 20𝑥 + 24

The signs of the coefficients of 𝑃(−𝑥) change only once. Thus, the
number of negative zeros is 1.
Example: For the given function 𝑃 𝑥 = −𝑥 4 + 5𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 +
24, determine the following:
a. Number of positive zeros
b. Number of negative zeros
c. Possible combinations of zeros

c. The table shows the possible combinations of roots of P(x).

Use the Descartes’ rule of signs to complete the following table.
 Seatwork

A. Each number is a zero of a function with a degree greater

than 2, without solving find another one zero.
1. 7𝑖 2. − 15 3. 5 − 2𝑖 6 4. −4 + 5 19

B. Find the possible number of positive, negative and

imaginary zeros in 𝑃 𝑥 = 3𝑥 4 − 5𝑥 3 + 7𝑥 2 − 15𝑥 − 6.
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C. For each function, determine the following:

a. End behavior of the graph
b. Possible combinations of positive, negative, and imaginary zeros
c. Maximum number of turning points
d. Actual Zeros
e. Table of Values
f. Sketch of the graph

1. 𝑃 𝑥 = 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 6 2. 𝑃 𝑥 = −2𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 4