Sketching Higher Order Polynomials and Identifying Disguised Quadratics

The video tutorial covers the general trends in polynomial graphs, focusing on even and odd power functions. It explains how to sketch higher order polynomials by identifying their shape, roots, and intercepts. The tutorial also addresses how to identify roots in disguised quadratics, providing a step-by-step approach to factorization and solving for roots. The session concludes with a summary of key concepts and encourages students to apply these techniques in their assessments.

What steps should be followed to sketch a higher order polynomial?

How can you recognize a disguised quadratic from a given polynomial?

What are the roots of the polynomial X^6 - 9X^3 + 8, and how do you find them?