2q w1 Polynomial Functions
2q w1 Polynomial Functions
positiv
e
negative
positiv
e
negative
Sketch the graph of f(x) = x4 + 2x3 – 13x2 – 14x + 24
Steps
1. Find the zeros/roots of polynomial
2. Find the x–intercept.
3. Find the y–intercept.
4. Determine the end behavior of the graph.
5. Identify if the graph crosses or tangent to the x–axis.
6. Set the table of values based on the roots of polynomial.
7. Graph the polynomial function.
Sketch the graph of f(x) = x4 + 2x3 – 13x2 – 14x +
24
1.Find the zeros/roots of polynomial – you
can use any method.
2.Find the x–intercept – the x–intercept are
also the roots of the polynomial. the value of
x when y is zero
The zeros of the polynomial are 1, 3, –2, and –4
The x–intercept are (1,0)(3,0)(–2,0) and (–4,0)
Sketch the graph of f(x) = x4 + 2x3 – 13x2 – 14x +
24
3. Find the y–intercept – substitute zero to all
the value of x in the polynomial. the value of y
when x is zero
f(x) = x4 + 2x3 – 13x2 – 14x + 24
f(x) = (0)4 + 2(0)3 – 13(0)2 – 14(0) + 24
f(x) = 24
Sketch the graph of f(x) = x4 + 2x3 – 13x2 – 14x +
24
4. Determine the end behavior of the
graph – by using the Leading Coefficient Test
–1 Corinthians 6:19–20