Math Reviewer 2
Math Reviewer 2
Type 3: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → +∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → +∞ 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 →
falls to the right.
−∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → +∞
The graph of any type of function must
pass the vertical line test
Every polynomial function with real This type applies to functions
coefficients has the set of real which degree is even and which
numbers as its domain. leading coefficient is positive.
A polynomial function of the nth The graph rises to the left and
Type 4: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → +∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → −∞ 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 →
degree cannot have more than n to the right.
−∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → −∞
roots. This only means that the graph
cannot intersect the x-axis more than
n times This type applies to functions
which degree is even and which
End Behavior leading coefficient is negative.
Is a behavior of the graph of a function The graph falls to the left and to
at the far left or the far right. the right.
Although the graph of a polynomial
function may have intervals where it LESSON 2 – Circles
increases or decreases, the graph will
eventually rise or fall without bound as Chord
it moves far eft or far right. A chord of a circle is a straight-line
The end behavior can be described segment whose endpoints both lie on
with the symbol +∞ and −∞, which a circular arc. The infinite line
stands for “positive infinity” and extension of a chord is a secant line, or
“negative infinity,” respectively. just secant. More generally, a chord is
The end behavior of a polynomial a line segment joining two points on
function depends on the degree of the any curve, for instance, an ellipse.
function and the sign of its leading
coefficient. Arcs
An arc of a circle is any portion of the
The Leading Coefficient Test circumference of a circle. To recall, the
As x increases or decreases without circumference of a circle is the
Type 1: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → +∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → +∞ 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 →
eventually rises or falls. In particular, of the circle itself.
−∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → −∞ Semicircle
This type applies to functions An arc whose endpoints are the
which degree is odd and which endpoints of a diameter.
leading coefficient is positive. It is named using three points. The
The graph falls to the left and first and third points are the endpoints
of the diameter, and the middle point
Type 2: 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 → +∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → −∞ 𝐴𝑠 𝑥 →
rises to the right.
is any point of the arc between the
−∞, 𝑃 𝑥 → +∞ endpoints.
Its degree measure is equal to 180°.
This type applies to functions
which degree is odd and which
Minor Arcs
An arc that is less than a semicircle. An angle inscribed in a semicircle is a
It is named by using only the two right angle.
coordinates
Is essential in many real life situations.