1. M3D12 Have out: Bellwork: pencil, red pen, highlighter, GP notebook
1. Simplify the complex numbers. Write part (b) in a + bi form. +1 a) +1 b) 16
r 3
2. Factor p(x) = x3 – 64, then find all zeros.
total:

2. 4 4 1. Simplify, and write in a + bi form.
2. Factor p(x) = x3 – 64, then find all zeros. +1 b) +2
find the zeros: +1 +1 4 4 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1
total: +1 +1

3. Complex zeros always come in __________ pairs. conjugate2
A cubic polynomial could have ___ or ___ complex zeros, and ___, ___, or ___ real zeros. 1 2 3
possibilities: y x y x y x
1 real
2 real
(one is double)
3 real
2 non–real
0 non–real
0 non–real

4. A fourth degree polynomial could have ___, ___, or ___ complex zeros, and ___, ___, ___, ___, or ___ real zeros. 2 4 1 2 3 4 y x y x y x
possibilities:
0 real
1 real (but it’s double)
2 real
4 non–real
2 non–real
2 non–real y x y x
3 real, but one is double
4 real
0 non–real
0 non–real

5. REMEMBER: conjugate pair
When there is a complex zero there is always a _____________.

6. Turning Points to Degree Principle
direction
____________ – points where the graph changes _________ from increasing to decreasing or decreasing to increasing. y x
An _________ polynomial function has at most _____ turning points.
n–degree
n – 1 2
For example, a 4th degree polynomial has at most 3 turning points.
However in many other cases, it is possible to have less. 3 1 n
Using the same principle, a polynomial that has ___ turning points has a degree of ______ or greater.
n + 1

7. The real zeros are the ones where the graph crosses the x–axis.
2. For each graph,
a) describe the end behavior and describe the leading coefficient (+ / –)
b) determine whether it represents an odd-degree or an even-degree polynomial function, and guess it’s minimum value.
c) state the number of real zeros.
d) state the number of non-real values.
P(x) x 1 a)
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros: +
odd, 3 3 2
To compute the minimum degree, count the number of turning points, then add 1.
The real zeros are the ones where the graph crosses the x–axis.
Remember: real + non-real = degree

8. Try the next few on your own...b)
P(x) x
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros: 2 +
even, 4 4 3
To compute the minimum degree, count the number of turning points, then add 1. 1
P(x) c)
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros: –
even, 4 1 3 x 4
How may zeros are left? 2
Try the next few on your own...

9. real + non-real = degree
P(x) x d) e)
P(x) x
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros:
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros: + +
odd, 5
odd, 3 5 1 2
Remember:
real + non-real = degree

10. f) g) End behavior: Leading coefficient: Degree: Real zeros:
P(x)
P(x) x x
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros:
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros: – –
even, 6
odd, 9 2 1 4 8

11. h) double zero! End behavior: Leading coefficient: Degree: Real zeros:
P(x)
double zero!
End behavior:
Leading coefficient:
Degree:
Real zeros:
Non–real zeros: x +
even, 6 3 2

12. Graphing Polynomial Functions With Non–Real Zeros
Get out the
worksheet:
Graphing Polynomial Functions With Non–Real Zeros
Part 1: Determine the degree and zeros. Sketch a graph of the polynomial function. 3
degree:
_____
zeros:
________ 1)
3, ±2i
When we graph this function, can we graph all the zeros (real and non–real)?
No! We can only graph the real zeros on a Cartesian plane.

13. 1) 3 degree: _____ zeros: ________ 3, ±2iy x
Graph the only real x–intercept.
Next thing to consider: how do we graph the function and still make it look like a 3rd degree polynomial?
(3, 0)
We must have an inflection point some–where on the graph because it is cubic.
Graph the y–intercept
Therefore, we only know 4 things:
(0, –12)
(1) x–intercept
(2) y–intercept
(3) end behavior
(4) inflection point is somewhere
However, we don’t know the effect of the non–real zeros on the polynomial.

14. 1) 3 degree: _____ zeros: ________ 3, ±2i We only know 4 things:x
We only know 4 things:
(1) x–intercept
(2) y–intercept
(3, 0)
(3) end behavior
(4) inflection point is somewhere
There are several acceptable graphs that meet these 4 criteria.
(0, –12)
Draw your graph.
Be careful to cross the x–axis only once through the real zero, and make sure that the graph passes the vertical line test.

15. The actual graph is given on the left.1) 3
degree:
_____
zeros:
________
3, ±2i y x
The actual graph is given on the left.
Does your graph look like this?
Maybe not, but that’s okay. 
(3, 0)
Since we are NOT using graphing calculators, we have some freedom when we sketch graphs. Therefore, there are many acceptable answers.
(0, –12)
Let’s look at some other possibilities…

16. All of these graphs meet the 4 criteria. 1) 3
degree:
_____
zeros:
________
3, ±2i y x y x
(3, 0)
(0, –12)
(3, 0)
(0, –12)
All of these graphs meet the 4 criteria.
Any other possibilities out there?

17. We can ONLY graph the real zeros.2)
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ 4
x = ±3, ± 3i y
non–real solutions
2 real
(–3, 0)
(3, 0) x
We can ONLY graph the real zeros.
(0, –81)

18. What are the criteria we know?2)
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ 4
x = ±3, ± 3i
What are the criteria we know? y
(1) x–intercept
(2) y–intercept
(3) end behavior
(–3, 0)
(3, 0) x
Draw a 4th degree polynomial that fits these criteria.
(0, –81)
Does your graph look like this?
No? Let’s look at other possibilities…

19. You will have to wait until Math Analysis for further details.2)
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ 4
x = ±3, ± 3i y
(–3, 0)
(3, 0)
(0, –81) y x
(–3, 0)
(3, 0) x
(0, –81)
Even though these are not the correct graph, they are acceptable at this point in Algebra 2 without a graphing calculator.
You will have to wait until Math Analysis for further details.

20. There is only one real zero and 2 non–real zeros.
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ 3 3)
x = 0, ±5i y
(0, 0) x
There is only one real zero and 2 non–real zeros.
Only graph the real zero.

21. Draw a 3rd degree polynomial that fits these criteria.
_____
zeros:
____________ 3 3)
x = 0, ±5i
We only know 4 things: y
(1) x–intercept
(2) y–intercept (same as x–int)
(3) end behavior
(4) inflection point is somewhere since the function is cubic
(0, 0) x
Draw a 3rd degree polynomial that fits these criteria.
Does your graph look like this?
Let’s look at other possibilities…

22. All of these graphs meet the 4 criteria.
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ 3 3)
x = 0, ±5i y y x
(0, 0) x
(0, 0)
All of these graphs meet the 4 criteria.
Any other possibilities out there?

23. There are 2 real zeros and 2 non–real zeros.4 4)
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ –3 –2 y –3 1 x
(0, –3)
There are 2 real zeros and 2 non–real zeros.
Only graph the real zeros.

24. What are the criteria we know?4 4)
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________
What are the criteria we know? y
(1) x–intercept
(2) y–intercept
(3) end behavior x
Draw a 4th degree polynomial that fits these criteria.
(0, –3)
Does your graph look like this?
Let’s look at other possibilities…

25. All of these graphs meet the criteria. 4 4)
degree:
_____
zeros:
____________ y y x x
(0, –3)
(0, –3)
All of these graphs meet the criteria.
Any other possibilities out there?

26. Complete the worksheet.

27. 1a) Determine the function that generates each graph below.
Day 7 Mixed Practice
1a) Determine the function that generates each graph below.
(–2, 4)
roots:
x = –4, 0, 2
Double zero
P(x) = a
(x + 4)
(x)2
(x – 2 )
4 = a(–2+4)(–2)2(–2 – 2)
Boing!
4 = a(2)(4)(–4)
4 = a(–32)

28. 1d) Determine the function that generates each graph below.
Day 7 Mixed Practice
1d) Determine the function that generates each graph below.
zeros:
x = –2, 1, 3
P(x) = a
(x + 2)3
(x – 1)
(x – 3)2
–2 = a(–1+2)3(–1 – 1)(–1 – 3)2
–2 = a(1)3(–2)(–4)2
(–1, –2)
Double zero
(squared term)
–2 = a(–2)(16)
–2 = a(–32)
triple zero
(cubic term)

29. 3. Simplify. a) b) c)