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Performance Task # 1: Graph of Polynomial Functions

Directions: Complete the table below, then sketch the graph of the polynomial
functions. Show your solution on a separate sheet of paper.
Note: You may verify the accuracy of your graph using the Desmos Calculator.
Step 1: Perform the leading coefficient test.
Polynomial Leading Leading Degree End
Functions Term Coefficient Behaviors

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2
1. y= - (x+3) (x+1) (2x-5)
2. y= (x2-5) (x-1)2 (x-2)3
3. y= - x3+ 2x2-2x+4
4. y= x2(x2-7) (2x+3)
5. y= 2x4-3x3-18x2+6x+28

Steps 2 and 3: Compute for the x-intercepts and y-intercept.

Note: Add rows based from your answers.
Polynomial Root/Zeros Multiplicity Characteristic Behavior
Functions of Multiplicity of Graph
(odd or even) Relative
to x-axis
at this
Root:
Crosses
or Is
Tangent
to
1. y= - (x+3) (x+1)2(2x-5)

2. y= (x2-5) (x-1)2 (x-2)3

3. y= - x3+ 2x2-2x+4
 4. y= x2(x2-7) (2x+3)

5. y= 2x4-3x3-
18x2+6x+28

Step 4: Determine the number of turning points:

Example: at most ___________
Polynomial Degree Number of
Functions Turning
Points
1. y= - (x+3) (x+1)2(2x-5)
2. y= (x2-5) (x-1)2 (x-2)3
3. y= - x3+ 2x2-2x+4
4. y= x2(x2-7) (2x+3)
5. y= 2x4-3x3-18x2+6x+28

Step 5: Graph of the polynomial functions:

Polynomial Graph
Functions

1. y= - (x+3) (x+1)2(2x-5)
2. y= (x2-5) (x-1)2 (x-2)3
3. y= - x3+ 2x2-2x+4
4. y= x2(x2-7) (2x+3)
5. y= 2x4-3x3-18x2+6x+28

Rubrics:
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