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A polynomial function is something in the form:
The degree is . The leading coefficient is .
EXAMPLE 1 Using the Leading Coefficient Test
Determine the end behavior of .
is odd, and is positive. Notice the end behavior.
EXAMPLE 2 Using the Leading Coefficient Test
Determine the end behavior of .
is even, and is negative. Notice the end behavior.
EXAMPLE 3 Using the Leading Coefficient Test
Determine the end behavior of
is odd, and is negative. Notice the end behavior.
EXAMPLE 4 Using the Leading Coefficient Test
Is this the following a complete graph of ?
EXAMPLE 5 Finding Zeros of a Polynomial Function
Find all zeros of .
EXAMPLE 6 Finding Zeros of a Polynomial Function
Find all zeros of .
EXAMPLE 7 Finding Zeros and Their Multiplicities
Find the zeros of and their multiplicities.
EXAMPLE 8 Using the Intermediate Value Theorem
Show that has a real zero between 2 and 3.
EXAMPLE 9
Graphing a Polynomial Function
Graph: