Graph Characteristics and Solving Polynomials
Score:
1. If a polynomial has an odd degree and a negative leading coefficient, then as x
approaches infinity, y approaches ________________
A
zero
B
infinity
C
negative infinity
D
one
2. Select the correct end behavior sketch for the polynomial.
A
a
B
b
C
c
D
d
3. Select the correct end behavior sketch for the polynomial.
A
a
B
b
C
c
D
d
4. A polynomial with solutions (4, 0), (-3,0), and (5, 0) is a degree 2 polynomial.
A
True
B
False
5. The possible number of turns in a graph is always one less than the
___________________.
A
end behavior
B
leading coefficient
C
x-intercepts
D
degree
E
y-intercept
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6. Double roots create x-intercepts where the graph only __________________ the
x-axis.
7. How do you find the y-intercept of a polynomial graph?
8. If a x = -2 is a root of a polynomial, then (-2, 0) is a ____________________ of the graph.
A
solution
B
zero
C
x-intercept
D
factor
9. Select the end behavior sketch of the function.
A
a
B
b
C
c
D
d
10. Select the correct classification of degree (odd or even) and leading coefficient
(negative or positive) for the polynomial given the graph.
A
Odd, positive
B
Odd, negative
C
Even, positive
D
Even, negative
11. Select the correct classification of degree (odd or even) and leading coefficient
(negative or positive) for the polynomial given the graph.
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A
Odd, positive
B
Odd, negative
C
Even, positive
D
Even, negative
12. Select the correct classification of degree (odd or even) and leading coefficient
(negative or positive) for the polynomial given the graph.
A
Odd, positive
B
Odd, negative
C
Even, positive
D
Even, negative
13. Select the correct classification of degree (odd or even) and leading coefficient
(negative or positive) for the polynomial given the graph.
A
Odd, positive
B
Odd, negative
C
Even, positive
D
Even, negative
14. Select the correct classification of degree (odd or even) and leading coefficient
(negative or positive) for the polynomial given the graph.
A
Odd, positive
B
Odd, negative
C
Even, positive
D
Even, negative
15. Select the correct classification of degree (odd or even) and leading coefficient
(negative or positive) for the polynomial given the graph.
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A
Odd, positive
B
Odd, negative
C
Even, positive
D
Even, negative
16. All roots of this polynomial are _________________.
A
real
B
imaginary
C
zero
D
infinity
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