Understanding Polynomial Functions

The video tutorial explains how to analyze a polynomial function in factored form. It covers finding the Y and X intercepts, describing the end behavior, and verifying these using a graphing calculator. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the polynomial's degree and leading term to predict end behavior, using the example of a degree 3 polynomial.

What is the degree of the polynomial function discussed in the video?

• Degree 2

• Degree 4

• Degree 5

• Degree 3

How do you find the y-intercept of a polynomial function?

• Set y = 1 and solve for x

• Set x = 0 and solve for y

• Set y = 0 and solve for x

• Set x = 1 and solve for y

What is the y-intercept of the given polynomial function?

• (-5, 0)

• (0, 3)

• (0, 0)

• (3, 0)

Which of the following is NOT an x-intercept of the polynomial function?

• 5

• -5

• 3

• 0

How many x-intercepts does the polynomial function have?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is the leading term of the polynomial function?

• x^3

• x^5

• x^2

• x^4

As x approaches positive infinity, what happens to the function's value?

• It remains constant

• It approaches positive infinity

• It approaches zero

• It approaches negative infinity

What is the end behavior of the polynomial function as x approaches negative infinity?

• The function value approaches positive infinity

• The function value remains constant

• The function value approaches negative infinity

• The function value approaches zero

What tool is used to verify the end behavior of the polynomial function?

• Calculator

• Graphing calculator

• Ruler

• Protractor

What adjustment is made to the graphing calculator to better view the function's behavior?

• Decrease y max and increase y min

• Decrease x max and increase x min

• Increase y max and decrease y min

• Increase x max and decrease x min