Section 2.3: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree with Modeling April 6, 2015
General Shape of Polynomial Functions
Standard vs. Factored Form General Shape Y-intercept General Shape X-intercept(s)
Multiplicities of Zeros Multiplicity of 1 Multiplicity of 2 Multiplicity of 3
Identifying Degrees and Zeros
Solve.
Given the zeros, write an equation for each polynomial in standard form. Zeros: -6, 1, 9 Zeros:
Mix-and-Match Activity If you were given a card with zeros, write the equation for the polynomial in standard form. If you were given a card with an equation of a polynomial, determine the zeros of the function. NOW, find the person that you match up with.