Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Question 1

The polynomial function for this graph is of degree and the leading coefficient is .

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A: odd

Question 2

Which is a possible leading term for the graph shown?

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C: 2x4

Question 3

This graph has turning point(s).

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C: 2

Question 4

Given the values in the table on the left come from a continuous function, which intervals must contain an x-intercept? Select two options.

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B: –3.2 < x < –2.4; D: 1.6 < x < 2.4

Question 5

Given the values in the table on the right come from a continuous function, y has at least how many zeroes?

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D: 3

Question 6

Which polynomial functions are written in standard form? Select all that apply.

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B: f(x) = –3x5 + 5x – 2; D: f(x) = x3 – 8x2

Question 7

Without graphing, which of the following do you think would best describe the graph of the function y = x8?

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B: It is similar to y = x2.

Question 8

This function is over the interval x < − 1.

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B: decreasing

Question 9

The polynomial function for this graph is of degree and the leading coefficient is .

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B: negative

Question 10

Determine the end behavior of the graph. As , then .

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A: +

Graphs of Polynomial Functions Answers