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2: Polynomial Functions
PreCalculus
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Standard Form of a Polynomial Function
The de ree o any term is the exponent it carries.

The de ree o a polynomial is the hi hest de ree o any o its terms.

The standard orm o a polynomial unction arran es the terms by de ree

rom reatest to least.

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Naming Polynomials by Degree and Number of Terms

Degree Name using Polynomial Number of Name using number of

Degree Example Terms terms
0 constant 5 1 monomial

1 linear x+4 2 binomial

2 quadratic 4x2 1 monomial

3 cubic 4x3 - 2x2 + x

O3 trinomial

4 quartic 2x4 + 5x2 2 binomial

5 quintic -x5 + 4x2 + 2x + 1 4 polynomial of 4 terms

Example 5: Classifying Polynomials
Write each polynomial in standard orm. What is the classification o each polynomial by
de ree? By number o terms?
A) 3x2 + 9x + 5
B) 4x – 6x2 + x4 + 10x2 – 12
b x 6 240 44 12
2
a standard form 4 12 1144
3 terms trinomial 4 terms Polyffr4ms
exponent 2 quadratic exponent 4 quartic
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The end behavior o a raph depends on the leadin coefficient and the de ree o the
polynomial
When the leadin coefficient is POSITIVE, the ri ht side o a raph will ALWAYS o up.
When the leadin coefficient is NEGATIVE, the ri ht side o a raph with ALWAYS o down.

When the de ree o a polynomial is EVEN, both ends will be in the same direction.
When the de ree o a polynomial is ODD, both ends will be in opposite directions.

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Turning Points
The turnin points in a raph depend on
the de ree o the polynomial (x4 has 3
turnin points or less, x3 has 2 turnin
points or less, etc)

Each turnin point is either a minimum

or a maximum o the raph and occur
when the direction o the raph chan es
rom ne ative to positive or positive to
ne ative.
Example 6: Describing End Behavior
Consider the leadin term o each polynomial unction. What is the end behavior o the
raph? Check your answer with a raphin calculator.
A) y = 4x3 – 3x
B) y = –2x4 + 8x3 – 8x2 + 2

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Example 7: Solving a Polynomial Equation Using Factors
A. What are the solutions to the equation 2x3 – 5x2 = 3x?

B. What are the solutions to the equation 3x4 + 12x2 = 6x3?

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Example 8: Factor by Grouping
Factor the unction by roupin : 3y4 + 9y2 - 6y3 - 18y
Example 9: Writing a Polynomial Function from its Zeros
A. What is a cubic polynomial unction in standard orm with zeros –2, 2 and 3?

B. What is a quartic polynomial unction in standard orm with zeros –2, –2, 2 and 3?
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Solving a Quadratic Equation by Graphing on TI-84
Practice! - Using your Calculator Find the Zeros
1. 5x2 + 32x + 12 = 0
2. 2x2 + 7x = 15 (hint: write in standard orm first)
3. x3 + 2x – 4 = 0
4. 3 = –3x3 – 2
Homework
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Thursday, Au ust 22nd at 11:59pm

HW #2 - In your textbook p. 109: #12, 14, 24, 38, 42, 45, 68

due Tuesday, Au ust 27th

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Put your name, date and period in the top ri ht