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Precalculus Mr.

Lefkovics
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

A. Suppose 𝑓 is a polynomial E. Where 𝑓 is a function and 𝑟 is a


function. If 𝑓(𝑥) is divided by 𝑥 − 𝑐, real number, this is a value, 𝑟, for
then the remainder is 𝑓(𝑐).
which 𝑓(𝑟) = 0.

B. A polynomial of degree 𝑛 has a


F. Let 𝑓 denote a polynomial function.
total of 𝑛 real and complex roots.
If 𝑧 > 𝑏 and if 𝑓(𝑎) and 𝑓(𝑏) are of
opposite sign, there is at least one
real zero of 𝑓 between a and b.
C. The number of times a
corresponding factor of a real zero
occurs in a polynomial.
G. Suppose 𝑓 is a polynomial function
whose coefficients are real numbers.
D. Let 𝑓 be a polynomial function of If 𝑟 = 𝑎 + 𝑏𝑖 is a zero of 𝑓, the
degree 1 or higher of the form: complex conjugate 𝑟 = 𝑎 − 𝑏𝑖 is
also a zero of 𝑓.
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + ⋯ + 𝑐.
Where 𝑎 ≠ 0, 𝑐 ≠ 0, and each
coefficient is an integer.
H. Suppose 𝑓 is a polynomial
If is a rational zero of 𝑓, then 𝑝 must function. Then 𝑥 − 𝑐 is a factor of
𝑓(𝑥) if and only if 𝑓(𝑐) = 0.
be a factor of 𝑐, and 𝑞 must be a
factor of 𝑎.
Q1. How many “possible zeros” does the Rational Zeros Test (aka Rational Roots Test) provide
for the polynomial: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 7𝑥 − 5.
a) 8 b) 5 c) 2 d) 10

Q2. State the domain for the rational function: 𝑓(𝑥) =

a) 𝑥 ≠ 11 b) 𝑥 ≠ −10 c) 𝑥 ≠ 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ −11 d) 𝑥 ≠ −1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 11

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

Q5. For the simple rational function 𝑓(𝑥) = as 𝑥 approaches ∞, 𝑦 approaches…

a) ∞ b) 0 c) 1 d) the point of no return

Q5. The zeros of a polynomial refer to the:


a) roots b) 𝑥-intercepts c) solutions d) a, b, and c.

Q6. (4 points) Given the diagram, complete the matches.


a) _____ 1) quotient
b) _____ 2) dividend
c) _____ 3) divisor
d)_____ 4) remainder
Q7. Which graph is not possibly a graph of a polynomial function?

Q8. (2 points each) Simplify:


a) (7 + 4𝑖) − (3 + 9𝑖)

b) 2(4 − 𝑖)(2 + 3𝑖)

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) =

a) No, it doesn’t b) Yes, at (5, 9) c) Yes, at (5, ) d) Yes, at (5, 14)


Q11. Can the line of a graph of a rational function cross a vertical asymptote?
a) Sure, why not? Duh! b) What? No! That’s crazy. c) Down the Schlitterbahn with you!

Q12. Is 𝑥 + 3 a factor of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 9 ?

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.

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 𝑥 − 1 over [1, 2]

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?

e) Sketch a graph of this rational function, labeling any points or asymptotes.


Q19. Graph the following polynomial given that (𝑥 − 1) is a factor.
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 11𝑥 − 6

Q20. What is the equation of the polynomial of degree 2 where 5𝑖 is a root?

Bonus:
1) Find the values for 𝑥 and 𝑦.
2𝑥 + 5𝑖 = −6 − 2𝑦𝑖

2) Is a zero of 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 3𝑥 + 1? Explain.

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