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Section 3-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Section 3-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions . Objectives: Use properties of end behavior to analyze, describe, and graph polynomial functions Identify and use maxima and minima of polynomial functions to solve problems. Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions .

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Section 3-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions

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  1. Section 3-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions Objectives: Use properties of end behavior to analyze, describe, and graph polynomial functions Identify and use maxima and minima of polynomial functions to solve problems

  2. Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions • Polynomial functions are classified by their degree. • The graphs of polynomial functions are classified by the degree of the polynomial • Each graph, based on the degree, has a distinctive shape and characteristics

  3. End Behavior • End behavior is a description of the values of the function as x approaches infinity +∞ or negative infinity -∞. • The degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial function determine its end behavior. • It is helpful when you are graphing a polynomial function to know about the end behavior of the function

  4. End Behavior

  5. Identify the leading coefficient, degree, and end behavior • Q(x) = –x4+ 6x3 – x + 9 • P(x) = 2x5+ 6x4 – x + 4

  6. Identify whether the function graphed has an odd or even degree and a positive or negative leading coefficient

  7. Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions • Now that you have studied factoring, solving polynomial equations, and end behavior, you can graph a polynomial function

  8. Graph the Function • f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x – 6

  9. Turning Points • A turning point is where a graph changes from increasing to decreasing or from decreasing to increasing • A turning point corresponds to a local maximum or local minimum • The y-coordinate of a turning point of the graph of a function if the point is lower than all nearby points ________________ • The y-coordinate of a turning point of the graph of a function if the point is higher than all nearby points _______________

  10. Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions • A polynomial function of degree n has at most n – 1 turning points and at most nx-intercepts • If the function has n distinct roots, then it has exactly n – 1 turning points and exactly nx-intercepts • You can use a graphing calculator to graph and estimate maximum and minimum values

  11. Steps on the Graphing Calculator • Steps– Graph the function • See if the graph has a local maximum or minimum • Find the maximum • Press 2ndTRACE (CALC) to access the CALC Menu. • Choose 4:maximum • Find the minimum • Press 2ndTRACE (CALC) to access the CALC Menu • Choose 3:minimum • Find the zeros • Press 2ndTRACE (CALC) to access the CALC Menu • Choose 2:zero

  12. Determine Maxima and Minima with a Calculator • Graph f(x) = 2x3 – 6x+ 1 on a calculator and estimate the local maxima, minima, and zeros • Graph on a calculator and estimate the local maxima, minima, and zeros

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