Precalculus Chapter4 Polynomials RationalFunctions StudyGuide Oct28 2024 KEY
Precalculus Chapter4 Polynomials RationalFunctions StudyGuide Oct28 2024 KEY
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Chapter 4 – Polynomials/Rational Functions – Study Guide October 26, 2024
Match the term or theorem with its definition.
___ Real Zero ___ Intermediate Value Theorem
___ Multiplicity ___ Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
___ Rational Root Theorem ___ Remainder Theorem
___ Factor Theorem ___ Conjugate Pairs Theorem
Q3. How many total real and complex roots exist for the polynomial:
𝑓(𝑥) = 8𝑥 − 29𝑥 + 75𝑥 − 3𝜋
a) 4 b) 8 c) −3 d) 4𝑖
c)
Q9. What is the equation of the horizontal asymptote for the function 𝑓(𝑥) = ?
a) 𝑦 = 0 b) 𝑦 = c) 𝑦 = 2 d) 𝑦 = 1
( )
Q10. Does this rational function have a removable discontinuity (a hole)? 𝑓(𝑥) =
Q14. How many local extrema (maximums and minimums) does a polynomial of degree 𝑛 have
at most?
a) 𝑛 − 2 b) 𝑛 − 1 c) 𝑛 d) 𝑛 + 1
Q15. Simplify: 𝑖 +3
a) 3𝑖 b) 3 + 𝑖 c) 3 − 𝑖 d) −3 − 𝑖
Q16. Determine if the function has a real zero on the interval shown.
Q17. Show your work in finding the quotient for the following using polynomial long division:
a) 𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 4 ÷ 𝑥 + 2
b) 2𝑥 − 9𝑥 + 21𝑥 − 26𝑥 + 12 ÷ 𝑥 − 3
Q18. Given the function: 𝑓(𝑥) =
a) What are the coordinates of the 𝑦 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡 for the graph of this function?
b) What are the coordinates of the 𝑥 − 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑠 for the graph of this function?
c) What are the equations of any vertical asymptotes for this function?
d) Does the graph of this function have a horizontal or oblique asymptote? If so, what is the
equation for that?
Bonus:
1) Find the values for 𝑥 and 𝑦.
2𝑥 + 5𝑖 = −6 − 2𝑦𝑖