Solve the inequality and graph the solution set on the number line

1. Solve the inequality and graph the solution set on the number line • -9x ≥ 36 2) 3x – 8 ≥ 13 3) -4(x + 2) > 3x + 20

3. Chapter 5 Section 1 Introduction to Polynomials and Polynomial Functions

4. Vocabulary • Polynomial • Single term • Sum of two or more terms containing variables with whole number exponents • Degree of term • Sum of the exponents of the variables • Coefficient • Number • Degree of polynomial • Greatest degree of any term of the polynomial

5. Identify the following • Terms • Degree of each term • Coefficient of each term 1) 2)

6. Describe Polynomials • Standard Form • Terms in the order of descending powers of the variable.

7. Write in Standard Form

8. Evaluate a Polynomial Function 3) If f(x) = , find f(4)

9. End Behavior of Polynomial Functions • y = x2 • Shape of the graph • Even-degree polynomial • y = x3 • Shape of the graph • Odd-degree polynomial

10. Sketch the graph 4) f(x) = 5) f(x) =

11. Do the following 6) 7)

12. Extra 8) 9)

13. Summary • Polynomial vocabulary • Term, coefficient, degree • Evaluating Polynomial functions • Graph of Polynomial Functions • Add, subtract Polynomials