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Recall whether the following expressions Objective
are polynomial or not;
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Define polynomial function;

Construct polynomial functions in

standard and factored form;

Identify the degree, the leading

coeffient, and the constant term.
 Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the students
should be able to:
a. Find the x and y - intercept of a polynomial function.
b. Determine the end behavior, the turning point and
the multiplicity of a polynomial function.
c. Sketch the graph of a polynomial function.
d. Demonstrate appreciation of determining the
intercepts, end behavior and multiplicity as an important
skills needed to graph the polynomial functions. be
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 Activity 1:
Recall whether The Following
Expressions are Polynomial
or Not
REVIEW

Activity 1:
Which is which?
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 Graphs of
Polynomial Function

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Steps on how to graph polynomial
functions
1. Find the x & y – intercepts.
2. Determine the end behavior of the graph.
3. Solve for the number of turning points.
4. Determine the multiplicity of roots.
5. Solve the table of values.
6. Plot and sketch the graph on a cartesian
coordinate plane.
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Solve for x and y intercepts
Solving for the x-and y-intercepts is an important step
in
graphing a polynomial function. These intercepts are
used to determine the points where the graph
intersects
𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 or 𝐱-
touches the x-axis
𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 and the y-axis.
𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐥
𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
a. Factor :the polynomial completely
b. Let y be equal to zero
c. Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
To find the y-intercept
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End Behavior Condition 3
Condition 1

Condition 4

Condition 2

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No. of turning
points
Multiplicity of roots.

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Your turn!

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Solve for x-intercepts.

The x intercepts are (-1, 0)

and (-3, 0)

Solve for y-intercepts.

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 Multiplicity of roots.
End
Behavior

No. of turning
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Table of
Values
x -1 -3 0 -2 -4 1
y 0 0 3 1 -9 16

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x -1 -3 0 -2 -4 1
y 0 0 3 1 -9 16

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Solve for x-

1 0 0 4
intercepts.

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The x intercepts are (1, 0), (-

1 1
1, 0), (2, 0) & (-2, 0)

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Solve for y-
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The x intercepts are (1, 0),
(-1, 0), (2, 0) & (-2, 0)
Multiplicity of roots.
End
Behavior

No. of turning
points
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Table of
Values
x 1 -1 2 -2 0 3 -3 0.5 -0.5 1.5 -1.5
y 0 0 0 0 4 40 40 2.81 2.81 - -
2.19 2.19

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x 1 -1 2 -2 0 3 -3 0.5 -0.5 1.5 -1.5
y 0 0 0 0 4 40 40 2.81 2.81 - -
2.19 2.19

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And we’re done
for the day!

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