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GRAPHING POLYNOMIAL
FUNCTION
Example 5. Sketch the graph of the polynomial
function P(x) = x(x − 3)(x + 1).
Solution: Let us use the steps in graphing the
polynomial function Step
1. Factor the polynomial function. The given
function is already in factored form.
Step 2. The x – intercepts are -1, 0 and 3. Plot
these values to create intervals.
Step 3. The degree is 3 which is odd and
the leading coefficient is positive 1. Thus,
the graph falls on the left and rises on the
right.
Step 4. Fill in the table of values for P(x) by
using x – values in each Interval
Step 5. Plot all the points and
connect the points with a
smooth curve.
Step 6. The number of
turning points is 2.
Directions: Sketch the graph of
the following polynomial
functions.
a) P(x) = x(x − 1)²(x + 2)³(x + 3)
Read each item carefully and write the CAPITAL letter
that corresponds to your answer. Write your answer in
a separate sheet of paper.
40
Given these:
(degrees Celsius)
30
b = 25 m = 2.5
20
10
The equation of the line is:
y = mx+ b
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
y = 2.5x+ 25
TIME
(min)
This equation can now be used to predict the
temperature at a given time.
Asked: Solution:
ACTIVITY: USING List here the Write here how you
unknown values. will solve the
THE EQUATION equation.
OF THE LINE
Predict the temperature of the liquid
Use the remaining space for your solution.
after 15 minutes of heating.
ACTIVITY: USING
THE EQUATION y = 2.5x+ 25