Unit 3 Extra Credit

            Is (x-2) a factor of             f(x)= x³-8x²+14x-4?

• Yes, (x-2) is a factor. There is a remainder.
• No, (x-2) is  not a factor. The remainder is zero.
• Yes, (x-2) is a factor. The remainder is zero.
• No, (x-2) is  not a factor. There is a remainder. 

Over the interval (−1, 2), the graph of the polynomial shown could be described as

• decreasing
• increasing
• quadratic
• complex

What are the zeros of the polynomial function?

y = (x + 2)(x - 7)³

• -2, 7 multiplicity 3

• -2, 7, 3

• 2, -7 multiplicity 3

• 2, -7, 3

Which equation MOST LIKELY matches the graph?

• y = x⁴ - x³ + 3x² + 2
• y = -x⁴ + x³ + 5x + 2
• y = x³ - 2x² + 1x + 3
• y = -x³ - 2x² + 1x + 3

Even Multiplicities have which of the following effects on the x-axis?

• touches and bounces back

• wiggle

• crosses the x-axis

Find all zeros for the polynomial
P(x) = x³ -3x²-5x+15

• 3, √5 
• 3, √5, -√5
• -3, √5, -√5
• -3, 5i, -5i