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The document outlines activities for analyzing the graphs of polynomial functions using Geogebra, focusing on the behavior of the graphs based on their degree and leading coefficient. It includes tables for recording observations about turning points and the behavior of the graph at zeros based on their multiplicity. Additionally, it prompts the creation of a polynomial function with specific characteristics and requires a sketch of its graph.

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Activity-on-Graphs-of-Polynomial-Functions

The document outlines activities for analyzing the graphs of polynomial functions using Geogebra, focusing on the behavior of the graphs based on their degree and leading coefficient. It includes tables for recording observations about turning points and the behavior of the graph at zeros based on their multiplicity. Additionally, it prompts the creation of a polynomial function with specific characteristics and requires a sketch of its graph.

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Activity on Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Name: __________________________________________________________Score:____________
Activity 1: Input the graph of each polynomial function in Geogebra and complete the
table below. Form your conclusions below by completing the sentence prompts.

Behavior of Behavior of
Number left side of right side of
of Leading
Polynomial Function Degree Coefficient the graph the graph
turning (Points (Points
(+ or -)
points Downward, Downward,
Points Upward) Points Upward)

y = x5
y = x5 − 2x 4 + x3 − x 2 − x + 2
y = x 5 + x 4 − 5x 3 + x − 2
y = −x5
y = −x5 + 2x3 − 2
y = −x5 + x 4 + x3 − x 2 + 1
y = x4
y = x 4 + 2x 3 − 2x 2 − 1
y = −x 4 + 2
y = −x 4 − 2x 3 − x 2 + 1

Conclusions:
1. The number of turning points of the graph of a polynomial function is _____ or
an even number less than it.
2. If the leading coefficient is positive and the degree is odd, the left side of the
graph points _____________ and the right side points _______________.
3. If the leading coefficient is negative and the degree is odd, the left side of the
graph points _____________ and the right side points _______________.
4. If the leading coefficient is positive and the degree is even, the left side of the
graph points _____________ and the right side points _______________.
5. If the leading coefficient is negative and the degree is even, the left side of the
graph points _____________ and the right side points _______________.
Activity 2: Input the graph of each polynomial function in Geogebra and complete the
table below. Form your conclusions below by completing the sentence prompts.

Behavior of the Graph


Multiplicity at the Zero
Polynomial Function Degree Zeroes
of the Zero (Touches the x-axis or
Crosses the x-axis)

f ( x) = ( x + 2) 2 ( x + 1)( x − 1)( x − 3) 4

f ( x) = ( x + 3) 3 ( x + 2)( x − 1) 4 ( x − 2) 5

f ( x) = ( x + 4) 2 ( x + 3) 2 ( x − 2) 4 ( x − 3) 3 ( x − 4)

Conclusions:

1. If the multiplicity of a zero of a polynomial function is odd, the graph _________


the x-axis at the zero.
2. If the multiplicity of a zero of a polynomial function is even, the graph _________
the x-axis at the zero.
Activity 3: Form a polynomial function whose degree is odd, a positive leading
coefficient, and has 3 turning points. Sketch the graph below:

Polynomial Function:

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