Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Question 1

The equation for this graph has a leading coefficient that is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

negative

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true about graphs of polynomial functions? Check all that apply.

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The local maximum and local minimum always occur at a turning point.; The ends of an even-degree polynomial either both approach positive infinity or both approach negative infinity.

Question 3

Possible degrees for this graph include:

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4; 6

Question 4

What are the possible degrees for the equation of this graph?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

even degrees of four or greater

Question 5

A function is a fifth-degree polynomial. How many turning points can it have?

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four or less

Question 6

Which of the following terms, when added to the given polynomial, will change the end behavior?y = –2x7 + 5x6 – 24

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–x8; 5x7

Question 7

Which graph best represents the population described?

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mc001-3.jpg

Question 8

The sign of the leading coefficient for the polynomial equation of the graph is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

negative

Question 9

Question 9

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negative infinity.

Question 10

What is the end behavior of this function? As , then As , then

Revolt · Accepted Answer

negative infinity.; Selection 1: negative infinity.; Selection 2: negative infinity.

Graphs of Polynomial Functions Answers

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