1. Quartic Polynomials
Look at the two graphs and discuss the questions given below.
Graph B
Graph A
1. How can you check to see if both graphs are functions?
2. How many x-intercepts do graphs A & B have?
3. What is the end behavior for each graph?
4. Which graph do you think has a positive leading coeffient? Why?
5. Which graph do you think has a negative leading coefficient? Why?

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Objective: SWBAT Write expressions in quadratic form and use quadratic techniques to solve equations.
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3. Comprehensive Graphs intercepts, extrema, end behavior.
The most important features of the graph of a polynomial function are:
intercepts,
extrema,
end behavior.
A comprehensive graph of a polynomial function will exhibit the following features:
all x-intercepts (if any),
the y-intercept,
all extreme points (if any),
enough of the graph to exhibit end behavior.

4. Solving Using Quadratic Form
Example 1
Write each expression in quadratic form, if possible.
Solving Using Quadratic Form
Rewrite in standard form.
Check if first term can be written as the square of the middle term.
If possible, rewrite in quadratic form.
Factor, complete the square, or use the quadratic formula.
Solve for the variable.
Glencoe – Algebra 2
Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions

5. Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions
Example 2
Solve each equation.
Quad
Form
Factor
Zero Product Property
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Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions

6. Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions
Example 3
Solve each equation.
Glencoe – Algebra 2
Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions

11. Determining End Behavior
Match each function with its graph. B. A. C. D.

12. Higher Degree Polynomial Functions and Graphs
an is called the leading coefficient
n is the degree of the polynomial
a0 is called the constant term
Polynomial Function
A polynomial function of degree n in the variable x is a function defined by
where each ai is real, an  0, and n is a whole number.

13. x-Intercepts (Real Zeros)
Number Of x-Intercepts of a Polynomial Function
A polynomial function of degree n will have a maximum of n x- intercepts (real zeros).
Find all zeros of f (x) = -x4 + 4x3 - 4x2.
-x4 + 4x3 - 4x2 = We now have a polynomial equation.
x4 - 4x3 + 4x2 = Multiply both sides by -1. (optional step)
x2(x2 - 4x + 4) = Factor out x2.
x2(x - 2)2 = Factor completely.
x2 = or (x - 2)2 = Set each factor equal to zero.
x = x = Solve for x.
(0,0) (2,0)

15. Extrema
Turning points – where the graph of a function changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa. The number of turning points of the graph of a polynomial function of degree n  1 is at most n – 1.
Local maximum point – highest point or “peak” in an interval
function values at these points are called local maxima
Local minimum point – lowest point or “valley” in an interval
function values at these points are called local minima
Extrema – plural of extremum, includes all local maxima and local minima

16. Extrema

17. Polynomial Function in General Form
Polynomial Functions
Polynomial Function in General Form
Degree
Name of Function 1
Linear 2
Quadratic 3
Cubic 4
Quartic
Teachers: This definition for ‘degree’ has been simplified intentionally to help students understand the concept quickly and easily.
The largest exponent within the polynomial determines the degree of the polynomial.

18. Maximum Number of Zeros: 0
Polynomial Functions
f(x) = 3
ConstantFunction
Degree = 0
Maximum Number of Zeros: 0

19. Maximum Number of Zeros: 1
Polynomial Functions
f(x) = x + 2
LinearFunction
Degree = 1
Maximum Number of Zeros: 1

20. Maximum Number of Zeros: 2
Polynomial Functions
f(x) = x2 + 3x + 2
QuadraticFunction
Degree = 2
Maximum Number of Zeros: 2

21. Maximum Number of Zeros: 3
Polynomial Functions
f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + 2
Cubic Function
Degree = 3
Maximum Number of Zeros: 3

22. Maximum Number of Zeros: 4
Polynomial Functions
Quartic Function
Degree = 4
Maximum Number of Zeros: 4

23. Leading Coefficient
The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the first term in a polynomial when the terms are written in descending order by degrees.
For example, the quartic function
f(x) = -2x4 + x3 – 5x2 – 10 has a leading coefficient of -2.

24. Leading Coefficient Test for Polynomial End Behavior
degree of polynomial
Left
Right +
even
↑ +
odd
↓ - ↑+ - ↓-

25. Example
Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the graph of f (x) = x3 + 3x2 - x - 3.
Falls left y
Rises right x

26. Number of Local Extrema
A linear function has degree 1 and no local extrema.
A quadratic function has degree 2 with one extreme point.
A cubic function has degree 3 with at most two local extrema.
A quartic function has degree 4 with at most three local extrema.
How does this relate to the number of turning points?

27. The Leading Coefficient Test
As x increases or decreases without bound, the graph of the polynomial function
f (x) = anxn + an-1xn-1 + an-2xn-2 +…+ a1x + a0 (an ¹ 0)
eventually rises or falls. In particular,
For n odd: an > an < 0
If the leading coefficient is positive, the graph falls to the left and rises to the right.
If the leading coefficient is negative, the graph rises to the left and falls to the right.
Rises right
Falls left
Falls right
Rises left

28. The Leading Coefficient Test
As x increases or decreases without bound, the graph of the polynomial function
f (x) = anxn + an-1xn-1 + an-2xn-2 +…+ a1x + a0 (an ¹ 0)
eventually rises or falls. In particular,
For n even: an > an < 0
If the leading coefficient is positive, the graph rises to the left and to the right.
If the leading coefficient is negative, the graph falls to the left and to the right.
Rises right
Rises left
Falls left
Falls right

29. Multiplicity and x-Intercepts
If r is a zero of even multiplicity, then the graph touches the x-axis and turns around at r. If r is a zero of odd multiplicity, then the graph crosses the x-axis at r. Regardless of whether a zero is even or odd, graphs tend to flatten out at zeros with multiplicity greater than one.

30. Example Find the x-intercepts and multiplicity of f(x) =2(x+2)2(x-3)
Zeros are at
(-2,0)
(3,0)