Chapter 8: Polynomials Term 2: Week 4 hr

A. Consider the product ( x +3)( x−1)( 3 x 2 + x+ 1)

DO NOT EXPAND THE BRACKETS; DO NOT USE YOUR CALCULATOR

1. Will this product be a polynomial? Give a reason to support your belief.

2. State the degree of the polynomial formed by the product

3. State the leading coefficient of the polynomial formed by the product
4. State the y -intercept of the polynomial formed by the product
5. Determine any x – intercepts that this polynomial may have

6. For this polynomial, complete the statements as x → ∞ , y → _____ ;

as x →−∞ , y → _____
7. Hence circle the graph below which corresponds to this polynomial.
Chapter 8: Polynomials Term 2: Week 4 hr

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B. Consider the polynomial f ( x )=2 x −7 x −17 x+ 10
1) Verify that f(-2) = 0

2) Use the factor theorem and part (a) to state a linear factor of f(x)

3) Hence, express f(x) as the product of three linear factors

C. The graph to the left shows a function f(x) [above the x axis] and g(x) [below the x axis]. Given
f(x) = x4, and
g (x) = a(x – b)4 + c , state:
1) The coordinates of the vertex of g(x)
2) The y intercept of g(x)
3) The value of the parameters a, b and c
such that g (x) = a(x – b)4 + c.