The graphs of two polynomial equations do not intersect. Kelly concludes that the system has no solution. Which statement best explains why Kelly’s reasoning is correct or incorrect?
Let a, b, and c be real numbers where a b c 0. Which of the following functions could represent the graph below?

What are the roots of the polynomial equation ? Use a graphing calculator and a system of equations.

What is the remainder when (x4 + 36) is divided by (x2 – 8)?
The volume of a rectangular prism is (x4 + 4x3 + 3x2 + 8x + 4), and the area of its base is (x3 + 3x2 + 8). If the volume of a rectangular prism is the product of its base area and height, what is the height of the prism?




The owner of a coffee shop chain creates a graph representing sales in thousands of dollars. She describes the characteristics as follows:• There have been two turning points in sales this year.• Sales are expected to increase in the long run.• The least amount of sales during the year is about $250,000.Which graph correctly shows the coffee shop’s sales?




A polynomial function has a root of –3 with multiplicity 2, a root of 0 with multiplicity 1, a root of 1 with multiplicity 1, and a root of 3 with multiplicity 2. If the function has a positive leading coefficient and is of even degree, which could be the graph of the function?




Which expression is a possible leading term for the polynomial function graphed below?

Three roots of a fifth degree polynomial function f(x) are –2, 2, and 4 + i. Which statement describes the number and nature of all roots for this function?
Which statement describes the graph of this polynomial function?

If (x – 2k) is a factor of f(x), which of the following must be true?
Use synthetic division to solve (x4 – 1) ÷ (x – 1). What is the quotient?


Carlos graphed the system of equations that can be used to solve .What are the roots of the polynomial equation?

What is the quotient of (x3 – 3x2 + 3x – 2) ÷ (x2 – x + 1)?
If f(–2) = 0, what are all the factors of the function ? Use the Remainder Theorem.

The price that a company charged for a basketball hoop is given by the equation where x is the number of hoops that are produced, in millions. It costs the company $30 to make each basketball hoop. The company recently reduced its production to 1 million hoops but maintained its profit of 15 million dollars. Approximately how many basketball hoops did the company previously produce to make the same profit?

Randy divides (2x4 – 3x3 – 3x2 + 7x – 3) by (x2 – 2x + 1) as shown below. What error does Randy make?

Which table describes the behavior of the graph of f(x) = 2x3 – 26x – 24?




A cube has side length x. One side of the cube is increased by 4 inches, and another side is doubled. The volume of the new rectangular prism is 450 cubic inches. The equation can be used to find x. What was the side length of the original cube? Use a graphing calculator and a system of equations to find the answer.

Which of the following describes the roots of the polynomial function ?

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