Graphs of Polynomial Function-

Number of turning points

MIM’s #12
 The number of turning points of polynomial function
is at most n – 1
P(x) = x3 – 2x2 – 5x + 6
End Behavior:
Possible zeros:
Number of turns:
P(x) = x5 – 8x2 – 1
End Behavior:
Possible zeros:
Number of turns:
 The number of turning points of polynomial function
is at most n – 1
P(x) = x6 – 2x3 – 2x + 3
End Behavior:
Possible zeros:
Number of turns:
Assignment
Lets Try and reinforcement
MIM’s # 12

Any sheet of paper to write your solution and

Please don’t forget to write your name

Answer the worksheet until graphing of

polynomials for your summative test to be
passed on Dec. 8, 2020