Intro to Analyzing Polynomial Graphs

How many x-intercepts does the graph have?

• none

• 1

• 2

• 3

Name the x-intercept(s)

• x = 3

• x = -1

• x = 7

• x = -1 AND x = 7

Describe the maximum

• There is no maximum

• (-1,0)

• (7,0)

• (3,-16)

Describe the minimum

• There is no minimum

• (-1,0)

• (7,0)

• (3,-16)

How many intervals of

increase are there?

• 1

• 2

• Always increasing

• Always decreasing

How many intervals of

decrease are there?

• Always increasing

• Always decreasing

• 1

• 2

Which of the following

is the interval of increase?

• (-1,7)

• (-1,3)

• (-16,0)

• (3,7)

Which of the following

is the interval of decrease?

• (-1,7)

• (-1,3)

• (0,-16)

• (3,7)

What is the maximum?

• (-1,0)

• (7,0)

• (3,-16)

• There is no maximum

What is the minimum?

• (-1,0)

• (7,0)

• (3,-16)

• There is no minimum