Graphing Polynomial Questions

The polynomial function f (x) = (x-2)(x+1)(x-5) has how many X-intercepts?

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• 2

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Which of the following statements is true about a polynomial function with a double root at X = 2?

• The graph touches the X-axis at X = 2.

• Te graph crosses the X-axis at X = 2.

• The graph has a sharp turn at X = 2.

• The graph has a hole at X = 2.

• max: (1,0) and (-1.425, -11.074)

  min: (0.175, 2.258)

• max: (1,0) and (-1.5, -11)

  min: (0, 2)

• max: (0.175, 2.66)

  min: (1, 0) and (-1.43, -11.1)

• max: (0, 1) and (-1.43, -11.1)

  min: (0.2, 2.3)

Determine the end behavior for the following functions. You can use your graphing calculator if needed.

Groups:

(a) fall, fall

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(b) fall, rise

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(c) rise, fall

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(d) rise, rise

Match each polynomial function to its graph.

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Use the zeros and multiplicities to match each function with the correct graph.

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• The function has an Even degree
• The function has a Negative coefficient
• The function has an Odd degree
• The function has 3 real zeros

• Positive Odd
• Positive Even
• Negative Odd
• Negative Even

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• B
• C
• D