Graphing Polynomials

What number is the leading coefficient of  $y\ =\ x^{5\ }+\ 3x^3-\ 4x^8\ +\ 7$  

•  $1$  

•  $x^5$  

•  $-4$  

•  $8$  

What is the degree of the polynomial function

 $y\ =\ 4x^{3^{ }}+\ 6x^{5^{ }}$  

• 3

• 5

• 8

• 14

How many turning points does graph #1 have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the best name for point A on graph #1?

• local max

• local min

• absolute max

• absolute min

How many zeros does graph #1 have?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 5

Does graph #1 have a "bounce"?

• yes

• no

Describe the end behavior of the function.

y = 3x¹⁰

• down and down

• down and up

• up and down

• up and up

Describe the end behavior of the function.

y = 8x³ + 4x² - 7

• down and down

• down (left) and then up (right)

• up (left) and then down (right)

• up and up

The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree and the sign of the leading coefficient.
Identify the degree of the polynomial and the sign of the leading coefficient 

• Leading Coefficient Positive
  Degree - Even
• Leading Coefficient Positive
  Degree - Odd
• Leading Coefficient Negative
  Degree - Even
• Leading Coefficient Negative
  Degree - Odd

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree and the sign of the leading coefficient.
Identify the degree of the polynomial and the sign of the leading coefficient 

• Leading Coefficient Positive
  Degree - Even
• Leading Coefficient Positive
  Degree - Odd
• Leading Coefficient Negative
  Degree - Even
• Leading Coefficient Negative
  Degree - Odd

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7