Leading Term Test
Identify the leading term in the following
x5-11x4 +5x2 - 8
What is x5
Where are the roots/zeros located on the graph
What is the x-axis
Name at least 2 things you need in order to graph a polynomial.
(If you name more than 2 and one is incorrect you will not receive the points)
What is
*end behavior
*roots
*multiplicity
*y-intercept
What is Ms. Simms's Birthday month
September
Name one piece of information the leading term helps your determine
What is:
*The end behavior
* Possible # of roots
*Possible # of turns
Identify the roots/zeros in the following
(x+4)3(2x-1)(x+6)
What is
x=-4
x=1/2
x=6
f(x)=(x+4)(x+1)2(x-3)
Identify the following:
*leading term:
*roots:
*behavior at root:
*y-intercept:
Then graph, on the provided graph paper
What is
* x4
* x = -4 x = -1 x = 3
* through, bounce, through
CALL MS. SIMMS OVER TO CHECK YOUR GRAPH
How many seconds are in a year?
What is 12
Example Jan 2nd, Feb. second, March second...
Identify the leading term of
3(x-4)4(x+5)7(x-6)
What is 3x12
What TWO steps do you need in order to write a polynomial from standard form to factored form
What are
*find the possible rational zeros
*use synthetic division to find the actual zeros
x3+3x2-4
Find all the possible rational zeros
Use synthetic division to find write in factored form
Then graph using the provided graph paper
What is
* Possible rational zeros: +- 1, +-2 +-4
* Factored form (x-1)(x+2)2
CALL MS. SIMMS OVER TO CHECK YOUR GRAPH
Find all the possible rational zeros of
What is
Create a leading term that indicates the end behavior of the polynomial is as follows
left end: UP
right end: DOWN
What is
any term that has a negative coefficient and odd power
Example: -4x5
Name the part of a polynomial that helps you determine the behavior at each root
AND
Name all three types of behavior a root can have
What is multiplicity AND through,bounce,snake
Graph
x(x-3)2(x+3)
What is
CALL MS.SIMMS OVER TO CHECK YOUR GRAPH
Why was the broom late?
What is Because it over swept
Create a polynomial in FACTORED FORM where the leading coefficient is 2x^6
What is
Identify each root and the behavior at the root
(x+17)2(x-65)(x+2)3
What is
Roots Behavior
x= -17 bounce
x=65 through
x= -2 snake
Graph
x3 - x2 -x+1
What is
CALL MS. SIMMS OVER TO CHECK YOUR GRAPH
A man was born in 1955, today is his 18th birthday how is that possible?
What is 1955 was not his birth year, it was his hospital room