Chapter 6
By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. Evaluate polynomial functions; 2. Identify general shapes of graphs od polynomial functions. Class notes from Monday 2/10/14 Assignment Due Tuesday, 2/11/14: A# 6.4: Page 336 #12 – 32 even
What patterns do you see in a honeycomb? VOCAB: Polynomial in one variable
Degree of a polynomial in one variable: _________________________________________ Leading Coefficient: _________________________________________________________
PolynomialExpressionDegree Leading Coefficient
Polynomial in one variable? Degree = Leading coefficient = Polynomial in one variable? Degree = Leading coefficient =
Degree: Even Leading Coefficient:____________________ End Behavior: Degree: Even Leading Coefficient:____________________ End Behavior: Domain: __________________ Range: ____________________ Domain: __________________ Range: ____________________
Degree: Odd Leading Coefficient:____________________ End Behavior: Degree: Odd Leading Coefficient:____________________ End Behavior: Domain: __________________ Range: ____________________ Domain: __________________ Range: ____________________
For each graph: a.Describe the end behavior b.Determine whether it represents an odd-degree or even-degree polynomial function c.State the number of real zeros