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For the following exercises, determine whether the graph of the function provided is a graph of a polynomial function. If so, determine the number of turning points and the least possible degree for the function.
Numeric
For the following exercises, make a table to confirm the end behavior of the function.
Technology
For the following exercises, graph the polynomial functions using a calculator. Based on the graph, determine the intercepts and the end behavior.
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intercept is
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intercepts are
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intercept is
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intercepts are
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Extensions
For the following exercises, use the information about the graph of a polynomial function to determine the function. Assume the leading coefficient is 1 or –1. There may be more than one correct answer.
The
intercept is
The
intercepts are
Degree is 2.
End behavior:
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The
intercept is
The
intercepts are
Degree is 2.
End behavior:
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The
intercept is
The
intercepts are
Degree is 3.
End behavior:
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Real-world applications
For the following exercises, use the written statements to construct a polynomial function that represents the required information.
An oil slick is expanding as a circle. The radius of the circle is increasing at the rate of 20 meters per day. Express the area of the circle as a function of
the number of days elapsed.
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A cube has an edge of 3 feet. The edge is increasing at the rate of 2 feet per minute. Express the volume of the cube as a function of
the number of minutes elapsed.
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A rectangle has a length of 10 inches and a width of 6 inches. If the length is increased by
inches and the width increased by twice that amount, express the area of the rectangle as a function of
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An open box is to be constructed by cutting out square corners of
inch sides from a piece of cardboard 8 inches by 8 inches and then folding up the sides. Express the volume of the box as a function of
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A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. Squares of side 2 feet are cut out from each corner. Then the sides are folded up to make an open box. Express the volume of the box as a function of the width (
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OpenStax, College algebra. OpenStax CNX. Feb 06, 2015 Download for free at https://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11759/1.3
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