R Graphs of Polynomials Name auiSwer My Period: Algebra li DEAL Unit 2 Day 7 The gaptsotpoyronittntons xe SIVOH] ana COMMIS ‘= As with any function, a table of values can be useful when graphing a polynomial function, Ex 1: Graph f(x) = x* + x° — 4x? — 4x by making a table of values & determining its end behavior. pine cite) or A qraghi Degi odd bite Leading Coefficient: | End Behavior: x > 0, f(x) > LOSI xa -e, fe) >_OO x |-25|-2)-15]}-1]}-05) 0} os] 1 |45] 2 7 BA [0 [1.3/0 [0.9/0 |-26-b -ou] 0 Recall: Zeros of a function are located at the x in of a graph. ‘= The values of the function before and after each zero are | erent in sign. Sx? 43x42 een 0 (i) @) | -1 |-7 Leading Coefficient: 0 Zz End Behavior: : | xa, fy>_O_ 2 |-4 xara, fey 200 3 |-7 «(2 s |i Because the polynomial is degree 3 , it will have either 2.0 So real zeros.ust as with quadratcs, we can also identity __{ XM and_| ini points. Relative maximum: Point on the graph of a function where no other nearby points have a greater y-coordinat. Relative minimum: Point on the graph of a function where no other nearby points have a lesser y-coordinate. ’ a : ‘& These points are often referred to as ll i points = The graph of a polynomial function of degree n, has at most. Ee turning points x 3: Graph the function below by making a table of values and evaluating the end behavior. Then, estimate the x-coordinates at which the relative maxima and relative minimum occur. f% Pegae He, 2 |-[5 20 | 0 | 5 = 3x7 +5 x £00) Leading Coefficient: End Behavior: : 2 2 x2, f(x CO 315 1 OO=ttisane Eemee x7 —0, f(x) > Relative Extremes: (0 5) relate mnoxingun a mini at (2,1) Graphs can be used to model real-world data and reveal trends to inform business decisions. Ex 4: The average fuel (in gallons) consumed by individual vehicles in the United States from 1960 to 2000 is modeled by the cubic equation f(t) = 0.025¢% — 1.5¢? + 18.25¢ + 654, where tis the number of years since 1960, a. Graph the function x 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35, 40 ga FCO|H (10.9 {1-5 |W. 6| 9 502 4]6005)50L1) 5e4| 0 b. Describe the turning point(s) ofthe graph and end behavior Sy = (dlotie mox helwetn [45% 1470 9, (elotive min peruwn 1490 % 1995 cay p00 rE c. What trends in fuel consumption does the graph suggest? Isit reasonable Eh assume the trend vill continue Pian Re iq coatsveniy a el ‘ ont ry dukty cestrictons on Vecquals & OE ee x