Sept.

15, 2016

A word about the sign of function

Test values close to either side of an x­intercept
to check if the function is positive or negative.
Consider the function y = (x ­ 1)2(x + 2) shown in
the graph.

To the left of ­2, choose x = ­3. To the right of ­2, choose x = ­1.

To the left of 1, choose x = 0 To the right of 1, choose x = 2

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Analysing Graphs of Polynomial Functions

For each graph of a polynomial function, determine

i﴿ the least possible degree and the sign of the leading coefficient
ii﴿ the x­intercepts and the factors of the function
iii﴿ the intervals where the function is positive and the intervals where it
is negative

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Analysing Equations to Sketch Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Sketch a graph of the polynomial function.

y = ­(2x + 1)3(x ­ 3)

Solution:
use a table to help organize, then use this information to graph

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Symmetry

Some examples of even functions Some examples of odd functions

Please refer to page 37 of your textbook for more examples

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Identify Symmetry
Without graphing, determine if each polynomial function has line symmetry about
the y­axis, point symmetry about the origin, or neither. Verify your response.

pages 39­41 #2, 3b, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12

plus the handout you picked in class