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Math Assignment Unit 4 - MATH 1201-01 - AY2025-T2

The document outlines tasks related to polynomial and rational functions, including graph interpretation, finding zeros and asymptotes, and analyzing a specific polynomial function. It also includes a practical application involving the creation of an open box from cardboard, requiring calculations of volume and dimensions. The tasks emphasize the use of mathematical tools such as synthetic division and graphing software.

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Math Assignment Unit 4 - MATH 1201-01 - AY2025-T2

The document outlines tasks related to polynomial and rational functions, including graph interpretation, finding zeros and asymptotes, and analyzing a specific polynomial function. It also includes a practical application involving the creation of an open box from cardboard, requiring calculations of volume and dimensions. The tasks emphasize the use of mathematical tools such as synthetic division and graphing software.

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Polynomial and Rational Functions

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Doris Emali

Instructor: Dr. Trushitkumar Patel

Course: MATH 1201-01 College Algebra - AY2025-T2

Date: 5th December 2024


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Task 1. Interpret the following graph in detail:

(i) Identify the turning points, zeros, and x-intercepts.

(ii) Do you find any point or zero which has a multiplicity in the graph? If so, specify them with
multiplicity and explain the reason.

(iii) Identify the degree and the polynomial as well as identify the domain in which the
polynomial is increasing and decreasing.

(iv) Do we have local maximum/minimum here? If yes, find them.

(v) Find the remainder when the polynomial is divided by x-4.

Task 2. Given a polynomial: f(x) = x4 - 8x3 -8x2 +8x +7

(i)Use rational theorem and synthetic division to find the zeros of the polynomial

(ii) Draw the graph using GeoGebra graphing tool.

(iii) Identify its end behavior

Task 3. Given a function

(i) Find the horizontal and vertical asymptotes.


(ii) Find the domain of rational function. Show all steps.
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Task 4. The following graph represents a rational function.

(i) Identify the horizontal and vertical asymptotes (if any). Explain how you would find
horizontal and vertical asymptotes of any rational function mathematically.

(ii) Identify the zeros of the rational function.

(iii) Identify the rational function.

Task 5. Before working on this task 5, please read the following reading:
An online courier service is ready to transport a diverse range of items to ensure efficient
delivery. The agency requires boxes of various dimensions. Let's now focus on creating open
boxes that have fixed height for storing these items. Take a cardboard of length thrice of the
width and cut the edge of all 4 corners with 15cms, then fold the cardboard to get an open box.

Based on that information, answer the following questions:

(i) Find the volume of the open box, explain whether the resultant function is a polynomial or
any other.

(ii) Find the possible domain for the volume function


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(iii) If we wish to put a flexible item that has a volume of 12500 cubic cm, what dimensions of
the box would be appropriate?

References

Stitz, C., & Zeager, J. (2013). College algebra. Stitz Zeager Open-Source Mathematics. https://stitz
zeager.com/szca07042013.pdf

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