Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Question 1

What are the possible degrees of the polynomial function in the graph?

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C: 4; E: 6; G: 8

Question 2

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

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B: negative

Question 3

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

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C: even degrees of four or greater

Question 4

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

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C: four or less

Question 5

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

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A: –x8; C: 5x7

Question 6

Which graph best represents the population described?

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C: mc001-3.jpg

Question 7

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

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A: negative

Question 8

turning point(s).

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1

Question 9

Possible degrees for this graph include:

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A: 4; C: 6

Question 10

Question 10

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: negative infinity.; : negative infinity.

Graphs of Polynomial Functions Answers