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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
The Graph of Polynomial
Function

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Mathematics – Grade 10

Quarter 2 – Module 2: THE GRAPH OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION

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 The Graph of Polynomial
Function

You want to know?

Are you familiar of the roller coaster? If you will
try to sketch the path of a roller coaster, it looks like a
wave. The wave is similar to the graph of a polynomial
function. In this module you need to understand and
sketch the Graph of Polynomial Function.

Read your target…

The important skills that you will learn in this

module is to understand, describe and interpret
the graph of polynomial function Specifically:

1. Determine the x-intercepts, y-

intercept and some points of the
given polynomial function.

2. Sketch the graph of the given

Polynomial function using x-
intercepts, y-intercept, some
points on the graph and table of
signs.

3. Determine the behavior of the

graph of the given polynomial
function using The Leading
Coefficient Test and draw the
possible sketch.

4. Sketch the graph of polynomial

function applying multiplicity of
roots and the degree of the
polynomial

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 But before you
continue, be familiar
of these…

VOCABULARY LIST:
Important words and their meaning:
1. Intercepts of a Graph – points on the graph that have zero as either
the x-coordinate or the y-coordinate.
2. Leading coefficient Test - a test that uses the leading term of the
polynomial function to determine the right- hand and the left-hand
behaviors of the graph.
3. Turning Point – a point where the function changes from decreasing
to increasing or from increasing to decreasing values.
4. Multiplicity tells how many times a particular number is a zero or root
for the given polynomial.

Check yourself of what

you know about the
topic …try this…

Instruction: Read each item carefully then choose the letter of the
correct answer and write it in your answer sheet.

1. What is the leading coefficient of the function 𝑦 = −9𝑥 3 + 45𝑥 2 -18x-72?

a. 2 b. 3 c. -9 d. 72

2. From the polynomial function 𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 3))(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑥 + 3), at what root is the
graph tangent to the x-axis?
a. 1 b. 2 b. 3 d. -3

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3. Which of the following could be the graph of the polynomial function 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 −
4𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 12?

a. b. c. d.

4. From the choices, which polynomial function, in factored form, represents the
given graph?

𝑎. 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)
𝑏. 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2)
𝑐. 𝑦 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)
𝑑. 𝑦 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2)

5. Your classmate Linus encounters difficulties in showing a sketch of the graph of

𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 6. You know that the quickest technique is the Leading
Coefficient Test. You want to help Linus in his problem. What hint/clue should you
give?
a The graph falls to the left and rises to the right.
b. The graph rises to both left and right.
c. The graph rises to the left and falls to the right.
d. The graph falls to both left and right.

Hi! How did you find the test?

Don’t worry if you got a low score,

just continue with the activity. I am
sure you will learn more from this
module…

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 Your knowledge in factoring is very essential in finding the x
and y intercepts of the polynomial function. You may refer to
your previous module for your reference.

The x-intercepts of the graph are the x- values when y = 0,

thus the point(s) where the graph intersects the x axis can be
determined.

x and y - intercepts

Example 1. Find the intercepts of 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 6

Solution:

To find the x-intercept/s, set y = 0. Use the factored form. That is,

𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 6
𝑦 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 3) Factor Completely
0 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 3) Equate y to 0

𝑥 + 1 = 0 or 𝑥 − 2 = 0 or 𝑥 − 3 = 0 Equate each factor to

𝑥 = −1 𝑥=2 𝑥=3 to determine x

The x- intercepts are -1,2 and 3. This means that the graph will pass
through (-1,0), (2,0), and (3,0).

Finding the y-intercept is more straightforward. Simply set 𝑥 = 0 in

given polynomial. That is,

𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 6
𝑦 = 03 − 4(0)2 + 0 + 6
𝑦=6
The y-intercept is 6. This means the graph will also pass through (0,6)

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 Example 2. Find the intercepts of 𝑦 = 𝑥 4 + 6𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥

Solution:

For the x-intercept(s), find x when y=0. Use the factored form,
That is,
𝑦 = 𝑥 4 + 6𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥
𝑦 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 6)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1) Factor completely
0 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 6)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1) Equate y to 0

𝑥=0 or 𝑥+6=0 or 𝑥 + 1 = 0 or 𝑥 − 1 = 0 Equate each

factor to 0 to
𝑥 = −6 𝑥 = −1 𝑥=1 determine x

The x-intercepts are -6, -1, 0 and 1. This means that the graph will
pass through (-6,0), (-1,0), (0,0) and (1,0).

Again, finding the y-intercept simply requires us to set x = 0 in the given

polynomial. That is,

𝑦 = 𝑥 4 + 6𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥
𝑦 = (0)4 + 6(0)3 − (0)2 − 6(0)
𝑦=0
The y-intercept is 0. This means that the graph will pass also through (0, 0)

Example 3. Determine the x and y-intercept.

Find the values of y that corresponds to each value of x in the table.

𝑦 = (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3) x-intercepts: __ __ __ __

y-intercept: ___

X -5 -3 0 2 4
Y

Solution:

To find the x-intercepts:

0 = (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3) Equate to 0

𝑥 + 4 = 0 or 𝑥 + 2 = 0 𝑥 − 1 = 0 𝑥 − 3 = 0 Equate each factor to 0
𝑥 = −4 𝑥 = −2 𝑥=1 𝑥=3 to find x

The x intercepts are : -4 , -2 , 1 , 3

To find the y-intercept:

𝑦 = (0 + 4)(0 + 2)(0 − 1)(0 − 3) substitute o to x

𝑦 = (4)(2)(−1)(−3) simplify
𝑦 = 24

The y-intercept is 24
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To find the value of y that correspond to the value of x from the table:

If x= -5
𝑦 = (−5 + 4)(−5 + 2)(−5 − 1)(−5 − 3) substitute-5 to x
𝑦 = (−1)(−3)(−6)(−8) simplify
𝑦 = 144

If x = -3
𝑦 = (−3 + 4)(−3 + 2)(−3 − 1)(−3 − 3) substitute -3 to x
𝑦 = (1)(−1)(−4)(−6) simplify
𝑦 = (−24)

If x = 2
𝑦 = (2 + 4)(2 + 2)(2 − 1)(2 − 3) substitute 2 to x
𝑦 = (6)(4)(1)(−1) simplify
𝑦 = −24

If x = 4
𝑦 = (4 + 4)(4 + 2)(4 − 1)(4 − 3) substitute 4 to x
𝑦 = (8)(6)(3)(1) simplify
𝑦 = 144

The points are:

(-5,144) , (-3 , -24) , (0, 24) , (2 , -24) , (4, 144)

Let us analyze the given graph of

polynomial function. Answer the questions
below to guide you understand the graph.

Consider the graph of polynomial function y= (x + 4)(x + 2)(x − 1)(x − 3)

and answer the questions below:

Questions:
1. At what points does the graph intersect or cross the x-axis?
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 The y-axis?
2. Can you identify distinct points aside from the x and y intercept?
3. What is the behavior of the graph when x < -4? (above or below
the x-axis)
4. What is the behavior of the graph in between the x intercepts?
a. -4 < x < -2?
b. -2 < x < 1
c. 1 < x < 3
5. What is the behavior of the graph when x > 3?
6. What do the arrow heads at both ends of the graph signify?

You learned from the questions above that:

1. The graph crosses the x-axis at (-4,0) , (-2,0) , (1,0)

and (3,0). And at y-axis at (0,24).
2. Some distinct points are (3,-24) and (2, -24)
3. above the x-axis
4. a. below the x-axis
b. above the x-axis
c. below the x-axis
5. above the x-axis
6. The arrow heads at both ends of the graph signify that
the graph indefinitely goes upward

Table of Signs

Table of signs can be of help in

sketching the graph of polynomial
function.
Using the above information, the
table of signs of the polynomial
function
y= (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3) is
to be constructed as follows:

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 Intervals
x<-4 -4<x<-2 -2<x<1 1<x<3 x>3
Test Value -5 -3 0 2 4
x+4 - + + + +
x+2 - - + + +
x–1 - - - + +
x–3 - - - - +
𝑦 = (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3) + - + - +
Position of the curve above below above below above
relative to the x-axis

Can you now sketch the graph of

f(x)= (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3)
applying the table of sign?

Example 2.

Sketch the graph of :𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥(𝑥 + 2)(3𝑥 − 4) .

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Roots of 𝑓(𝑥) : -2, 0, 3

Intervals
𝑥 < −2 −2 < 𝑥 < 0 4 4
0<𝑥< 𝑥>
3 3
Test Value -3 -1 1 2
-x + + - -
x+2 - + + +
3x-4 - - - +
𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥(𝑥 + 2)(3𝑥 − 4) + - + -
Position of the curve above below above Below
relative to the x axis

Graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥(𝑥 + 2)(3𝑥 − 4).

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Leading Coefficient Test

Another information that can help

you understand the graph of
polynomial function is by using
the Leading Coefficient Test.

A Polynomial Function denoted by

𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + ⋯ + 𝑎1 x+ 𝑎0 ,
𝒂𝒏 is the leading coefficient and the degree is n.

Examples of leading coefficient and degree are shown in the table below:

Polynomial Function Leading Degree

Coefficient
1. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 12 2 3
2 𝑦 = −𝑥 5 + 3𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 4 -1 5
3. 𝑦 = 𝑥 4 − 7𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 1 4
4. 𝑦 = −𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 + 13𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24 -1 4

Let us use the Leading

Coefficient and the Degree of the
Polynomial Function to determine
the end behavior of the graph.
Study the graph below by
answering the questions at the right.

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 Case 1. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 12 or
𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 4)

Questions:
1. Is the leading coefficient a positive or a
negative number?
2. Is the polynomial of even degree or odd
degree?
3. Observe the end behaviors of the graph
on both sides. Is it rising or falling to the
left or to the right?

Case 2. 𝑦 = −𝑥 5 + 3𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 + 4 or
𝑦 = −(𝑥 + 1)2 + (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2)2

Questions:
1. Is the leading coefficient a positive or a
negative?
2. Is the polynomial of even degree or
odd degree?
3. Observe the end behaviors of the
graph on both sides. Is it rising or
falling to the left or right?

Case 3 𝑦 = 𝑥 4 − 7𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 or
𝑦 = 𝑥(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2)
Questions:
1. Is the leading coefficient a positive or
a negative?
2. Is the polynomial of even degree or
odd degree?
3. Observe the end behaviors of the
graph on both sides. Is it rising or
falling to the left or right?

Case 4: 𝑦 = −𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 + 13𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24 or

𝑦 = −(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 4)
Questions:
1. Is the leading coefficient a
positive or a negative number?
2. Is the polynomial of even
degree or odd degree?
3. Observe the end behaviors of
the graph on both sides. Is it
rising or falling to the left or to
the right?
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 Complete the table below as summary for the cases 1 to 4 on observing the
behavior of the graph using the Leading Coefficient.

Sample Polynomial Function Leading Degree Behavior of the graph Possible

Coefficient (Even Sketch
(n>0 or or odd)
n<0) Left- Right-
hand hand
1. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 12 n>0 Odd Falling Rising

2. 𝑦 = −𝑥 5 + 3𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 Rising

− 7𝑥 2 + 4
4 2 Even Rising
3. 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 7𝑥 + 6𝑥

4 𝑦 = −𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 + n<0

13𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24

Summary for the Leading Coefficient Test

1. If the degree of the polynomial is odd and the leading coefficient
is positive then the graph of the polynomial function is falling to
the left and rising to the right.
2. If the degree of the polynomial is odd and the leading coefficient
is negative then the graph of the polynomial function is rising to
the left and falling to the right.
3. If the degree of the polynomial is even and the leading
coefficient is positive then the graph of the polynomial function is
both rising to the left and right.
4. If the degree of the polynomial is even and the leading
coefficient is negative then the graph of the polynomial function
is both falling to the left and right.

You have now illustrated the Leading

Coefficient Test. You should have
realized that this test can help you
determine the end behaviors of the
graph of a polynomial function as x
increases or decreases without bound.

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 Multiplicity of a zero of a Polynomial Function

Given the polynomial function 𝑦 =

(𝑥 + 2)2 (𝑥 + 1)3 (𝑥 − 1)4 (𝑥 − 2), how can
we know that its graph will be crossing or
only touches the x axis?
Let us observe the graph of 𝑦 =
(𝑥 + 2) (𝑥 + 1)3 (𝑥 − 1)4 (𝑥 − 2) and its
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corresponding table below. Answer the

questions that follow.

𝑦 = (𝑥 + 2)2 (𝑥 + 1)3 (𝑥 − 1)4 (𝑥 − 2)

Root or Zero Multiplicity Characteristic of Behavior of the Graph Relative

Multiplicity (Odd or to the x-axis at this root:
Even) Crosses or Is Tangent to

-2 2 Even Tangent
-1 3 Odd Crosses
1 4 Even Tangent
2 1 Odd Crosses

Questions:

1. What can you say about the multiplicity of root from the table as compared to
the exponents of the factors from the given polynomial function?

2. What do you notice when it passes through a root of even multiplicity?

3. What do you notice about the graph when it passes through a root of odd
multiplicity?

You learned that the multiplicity of root is the same as to the

exponents of the factors from the given polynomial function. When the
multiplicity is even the graph is only tangent to the x-axis but when the
multiplicity is odd the graph crosses the x-axis.

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 Number of Turning Points

In this learning activity you

will consider the number of
turning points of the graph
of the polynomial function.
Complete the table
below and answer the
questions that follow:

Turning point
The turning points of a graph occur when the function changes from
decreasing to increasing or from increasing to decreasing values.

Polynomial Function Sketch Degree Number of Turning

Turning points Points

1. y = 𝑥 5 − 5𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 5 4

2. 𝑦 = 𝑥 4 − 2𝑥 2 − 15

3. y= 𝑥 5

4. y= 𝑥 5 +𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 + 1

5. 𝑦 = 𝑥 4

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Questions:
1. What do you notice about the number of turning points of the quartic functions
(numbers 1 and 2)? How about quintic functions (numbers 3 to 5)?

2. From the given examples, do you think it is possible for the degree of function to
be less than the number of turning points?

3. State the relation of the number of turning points of a function with its degree 𝑛.

From the activities, you have encountered important concepts that can help you
graph polynomial function. Notice that the graph of a polynomial function is
continuous, smooth, and has rounded turns. Further, the number of turning
points in the graph of a polynomial is strictly less than the degree of the
polynomial.

TASK 1A: X and Y Intercept

Determine the intercepts of the graphs of the following polynomial functions:

1. 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 3) x-intercepts __, __, __ y-intercept

2. 𝑦 = −(𝑥 + 5)(2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 4) x-intercept __, __,__, __, y-intercept __

3. 𝑦 = −𝑥(𝑥 + 6)(3𝑥 − 4) x-intercept __, __, __ y-intercept __

4. 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 x-intercept __, __,__ y-intercept __

5. y = 2x 4 + 8x 3 + 4x 2 − 8x − 6 x-intercept __, __, __, y-intercept __

PRACTICE TASK 1B: X and Y Intercept

Determine the x and y-intercepts.

Find the values of y that corresponds to each value of x in the table.

𝑦 = 𝑥 2 (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3) x-intercepts: __ __ _ __ __

y-intercept: ___

X -4 -2 -0.5 0.5 2 4
Y
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 PRACTICE TASK IIA: Table of Signs

Intervals
3 3 1<𝑥<4 𝑥>4
𝑥<− − <𝑥
P 2 2
<1
R
Test Value -2 0 3 5
A
2x+3 N + + +
C
x -1 - N + +
x–4 T - - N +
𝑦 = (2𝑥 +I 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 4 - + - N
Position ofC the curve N above below above
relative toEthe x-axis

TASK IIB: Leading Coefficient Test

Complete the table below.

Determine the behavior of the graph of the following polynomial functions using
the Leading Coefficient Test and draw the possible sketch of the graph.

POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION LEADING DEGREE POSSIBLE

COEEFICIENT SKETCH
1. y= x 5 − 5x 3 + 4x

2. y = x 4 − 2x 2 − 15

3. 𝑦 = 𝑥 5 + 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 + 1

4. y = −2𝑥 4 + 13𝑥 3 −29𝑥 2 + 27𝑥 −9

PRACTICE TASK III: Sketching the Graph of Polynomial

Functions

Complete the required information below, then sketch the graph of the polynomial
function
1. 𝑦 = −(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1)2 (2𝑥 − 5 )
y
a. leading term: ______
b. end behaviors:______________________
c. x-intercepts __,___, ___
points on x-axis: ____,____,____
d. multiplicity of roots,_______,______ ____ x
e. y-intercept _____
f. point on y-axis ____
g. number of turning points: _____

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2. 𝑦 = (𝑥 2 − 5)(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑥 − 2)3 y
a. leading term: _____
b. end behaviors: ________________________
c. x-intercepts _____,_____,_____
points on x-axis: _____,_____,_____
d. multiplicity of roots; ________,_________,________, x
e. y-intercept :_________
f. point on y-axis : _______
g. number of turning points: _______

Read and answer the following problem. Write your answer in your answer
sheet.

1. What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial function 𝑦 = −𝑥 5 -5𝑥 3 +4x

A. 1 C. -1
B. 5 D. 4

2. What is the degree of the polynomial function 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 (𝑥 2 -7)(2x+3)

A. 2 C. 4
C. 5 D. 7

3. Which of the following are the x-intercepts of the polynomial function

𝑦 = (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 4) ?
A. -4 , -1 , 2 C. -2 ,1 , 4
B. -2, -1, 4 D. 1 , 2 , -4

4. The y intercept of the polynomial function 𝑦 = −𝑥 4 + 16 ?

A. -1 C. 4
B. 16 D. 2

5. Wenna is thinking of the easiest way on how to sketch the graph of 𝑦 =

𝑥 4 + 2𝑥 3 +13𝑥 2 -14x-24. You know that you have knowledge about the
Leading Coefficient Test. What will you tell her?
A. The graph of the function is falling to the left and rising to the right.
B. The graph of the function is rising to the left and falling to the right.
C. The graph of the function is both rising to the left and right.
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 D. The graph of the function is both falling to the left and right.

6. When you graph the polynomial function 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1)2 (2𝑥 − 5),
applying the multiplicity of root, which of the following is true about the
graph?
A. The graph is tangent to the x-axis at -3.
B. The graph is tangent to the x-axis at -1.
C. The graph is crosses the x-axis at -1
D. The graph crosses the x-axis at 5.

7. Which of the following is true about the number of turning points on the
graph of polynomial function?
A. The number of turning points is always the same as the degree of the
polynomial.
B. The number of turning points is always less than the degree of the
polynomial.
C. The number of turning points is less than or equal to the degree of
the polynomial.
D. The number of turning points is more than or equal to the degree of
the polynomial.

8. Which polynomial function in factored form represents the given

graph?

𝐴. 𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)2

𝐵. 𝑦 = −(2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)2
𝐶. 𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 3)2 (𝑥 − 1)
𝐷. 𝑦 = −(2𝑥 + 3)2 (𝑥 − 1)

9. If you will draw graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 1), how will the graph behave
At the x-axis?
A. The graph crosses both (0,0) and (1,0).
B. The graph crosses (0,0) and is tangent to the x-axis at (1,0).
C. The graph crosses (1,0) and is tangent to the x-axis at (0,0).
D. The graph is tangent to the x-axis at both (0,0) and (1,0).

10. Lei Andrei is tasked to choose from the numbers -2, -1, 3, and 6 to form a
polynomial function in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 𝑛 . What values should he assign to 𝑎 and 𝑛
so that the function could define the graph below?

A. 𝑎 = 3, 𝑛 = −2
B. 𝑎 = 3, 𝑛 = 6
C. 𝑎 = 6, 𝑛 = 3
D. 𝑎 = −1

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 ASSIGNMENTS/ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

Make your own polynomial function. Draw the graph of it in a clean sheet
of paper.
Rubrics for the Assignment
Score Descriptors
5 The polynomial function is correct. The graph is accurately
represented by the polynomial function made. Neat and clean
4 The polynomial function is correct. The graph is accurately
represented by the polynomial function made. Have little erasure.
3 The polynomial function is correct. The graph has little mistakes
as the representation of the polynomial function.
2 The function is not correct. Tried to sketch graph of the function
made.
1 There is no answer

Pre-Test 1. C 2. a 3. a 4.d 5. a

Practice Task IA
1. x-intercepts: -3, 1, 2 y-intercept: 6
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2. x-intercepts : -5, - 2, 2, 4 y-intercept: -120

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3. x-intercepts: -6, 0, - 3, y-intercept : 0

4. x-intercepts: -4, 0, 3 y-intercept : 0

5. x-intercepts: -3, -1, 1 y-intercepts: -6

Practice Task IB

𝑦 = 𝑥 2 (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 3) x-intercepts: -3, -1, 0, 1, 3

y-intercept: 0

X -4 -2 -0.5 0.5 2 4
Y -1680 60 -105/64 105/64 -60 1680

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 Practice Task IIA

Intervals
3 3 1<𝑥<4 𝑥>4
𝑥<− − <𝑥
2 2
<1
Test Value -2 0 3 5
2x+3 - + + +
x -1 - - + +
x–4 - - - +
𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 4 - + - +
Position of the curve below above below above
P
relative to the x-axis
r

Practice Task IIB

POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION LEADING DEGREE POSSIBLE

COEEFICIENT SKETCH
Positive/Negative Odd/Even
1. y= x 5 − 5x 3 + 4x Positive Odd

2. y = x 4 − 2x 2 − 15 Positive Even

3. 𝑦 = 𝑥 5 + 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 + 1 Positive Odd

4. y = −2𝑥 4 + 13𝑥 3 −29𝑥 2 + 27𝑥 −9 Negative Even

Practice Task III

1. Y = -(x+3)(x+1)2(2x-5)

a. leading term: −2𝑥 3

b. end behaviors: falling to the left and right
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c. x-intercepts -3, -1,
2
5
points on x-axis (-3,0), (-1,0), (2,0)
d. multiplicity of roots
e. y-intercept 15
f. point on y-axis (0,15)
g. number of turning points 3

2 𝑦 = (𝑥 2 − 5)(𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑥 − 2)3

a. leading term: 𝑥 7
b. end behaviors: falling to the left, rising to the right
c. x-intercepts: √5,−√5, 1, 2
points on x-axis: (√5, 0), (−√5 ,0),(1,0),(2,0)
d. multiplicity of roots
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 e. y-intercept 40
f. point on y-axis (0,40)
g. number of turning points 4

Post Test:

1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C
6. B 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. D

References:
DLL Q2W1D4-Q2W2D7
Mathematic Learner’s Module Grade 10

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