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Characteristics of Polynomial Functions

1) For each of the following functions complete the chart and sketch the function using www.Desmos.com

Equation and rough sketch of Degree Even or Odd Degree Leading End Behaviours Number of
the Graph Coefficient Turning
Points
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Equation and rough sketch of Degree Even or Odd Degree Leading End Behaviours Number of
the Graph Coefficient Turning
Points
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End Behaviour

2) Based on the above chart, find the relationship between the end behaviour of a function and the degree.

When the degree of a polynomial function is odd and its leading coefficient is negative, the end behaviours are:

When the degree of a polynomial function is odd and its leading coefficient is positive, the end behaviours are:

When the degree of a polynomial function is even and its leading coefficient is negative, the end behaviours are:

When the degree of a polynomial function is even and its leading coefficient is positive, the end behaviours are:

Number of Turning Points

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Number of Zeroes

1) Based on this new information, what is the minimum and maximum number of zeroes possible for each of the following
polynomial functions with the following degrees:
a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5

(d) 6 (e) 7

Symmetry

Even Functions: Odd Functions: Neither even nor odd function:

Are symmetrical with respect Have rotational symmetry about the origin No symmetrical properties
to they-axis and if f(-x)=f(x) and if f(-x) = -f(x)
3 2
𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 3𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 4
3
2 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 4𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) =− 3𝑥 + 4
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Practice: pg p. 136 #1bd, 2bd, 3, 4be, 5, 6d, 7df, 8, 13, 14