Graphing Polynomials
Step One: Determine End Behavior Using Lead Coefficient Test
Summary of End Behavior +Lead Coefficient-Lead Coefficient Even Degree Odd Degree
Notation for End Behavior of Graphs
End Behavior of Graphs
Step 2: Determine the Number of Turning Points
Step 3: Find x-intercepts 1.If a root occurs an even number of times, the graph touches the x-axis there and turns around. 2.If a root occurs an odd number of times, the graph crosses the x-axis there. 3.If a root occurs more than once, the graph flattens out near that point.
Roughly sketch the graph Even, negative lead coefficient, zeros -3, 2, and 4(x2)
Roughly sketch the graph Odd degree, zeros -3, 0(x3), 5
Roughly sketch the graph Odd, zeros -5, -3, -1(x2), 0(x5), 4
Roughly sketch the graph Even, zeros -3, 0, 1(x4), 4, 5(x3)
Step 4: Find the y-intercept
Step 5: Consider the Symmetry
Sketch the graph
Sketch the Graph
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