Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Question 1

Which of the following describes the polynomial function?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The function has an odd degree.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the polynomial function?

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The function has an even degree.

Question 3

What is the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function y = 7x12 – 3x8 – 9x4?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

As and as .

Question 4

What is the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function y = 10x9 – 4x?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

As and as .

Question 5

Which statement describes how the graph of the given polynomial would change if the term 2x5 is added?y = 8x4 – 2x3 + 5

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The ends of the graph will extend in opposite directions.

Question 6

Which graph shows a polynomial function of an even degree?

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Question 7

How many turning points are in the graph of the polynomial function?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

4 turning points

Question 8

What is the end behavior of the polynomial function?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

As .

Question 9

How many turning points are in the graph of the polynomial function?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

5 turning points

Question 10

How many turning points can a polynomial with a degree of 7 have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

6 turning points

Graphs of Polynomial Functions Answers