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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Graph each polynomial equation by making a table of values. 4

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1. f (x) = 2x – 5x + x – 2x + 4 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.

Plot the points on the coordinate plane and connect them by a smooth curve.

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2. f (x) = –2x + 4x + 2x + x – 3 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.


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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions 4

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2. f (x) = –2x + 4x + 2x + x – 3 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.


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3. f (x) = 3x – 4x – 2x + x – 4 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.



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3. f (x) = 3x – 4x – 2x + x – 4 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.


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4. f (x) = –4x + 5x + 2x + 3x + 1 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.



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4. f (x) = –4x + 5x + 2x + 3x + 1 SOLUTION:   Make a table of values.


Determine the consecutive integer values of x between which each real zero of each function located. Then draw the graph. 3

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5. f (x) = x – 2x + 5 SOLUTION:

The change in sign indicates that there is a zero between –2 and –1.


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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Determine the consecutive integer values of x between which each real zero of each function located. Then draw the graph. 3

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5. f (x) = x – 2x + 5 SOLUTION:

The change in sign indicates that there is a zero between –2 and –1.

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6. f (x) = –x + x + 2x + x + 1 SOLUTION:

The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between 2 and 3 and at –1.


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6. f (x) = –x + x + 2x + x + 1 SOLUTION:

The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between 2 and 3 and at –1.

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7. f (x) = –3x + 5x + 4x + 4x – 8 SOLUTION:

The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between 0 and 1 and between 2 and 3.


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7. f (x) = –3x + 5x + 4x + 4x – 8 SOLUTION:

The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between 0 and 1 and between 2 and 3.

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The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between –2 and –1 and between 1 and 2.


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Graph each polynomial function. Estimate the x-coordinates at which the relative maxima and relative


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8. f (x) = 2x – x – 3x + 2x – 4 SOLUTION:

The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between –2 and –1 and between 1 and 2.

Graph each polynomial function. Estimate the x-coordinates at which the relative maxima and relative minima occur. State the domain and range for each function. 3

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9. f (x) = x + x – 6x –3 SOLUTION:

Graph the polynomial.


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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Graph each polynomial function. Estimate the x-coordinates at which the relative maxima and relative minima occur. State the domain and range for each function. 3

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Graph the polynomial.

Relative maxima at ; Relative minima at Domain: {All real numbers} Range: {All real numbers} 3

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10. f (x) = 3x – 6x – 2x + 2 SOLUTION:

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Relative maxima at ; Relative minima at Domain: {All real numbers} 5-4 Analyzing of Polynomial Functions Range: {AllGraphs real numbers} 3

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Relative maxima at ; Relative minima at 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Domain: {All real numbers} Range: {All real numbers} 3

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Relative maxima at ; Relative minima at 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Domain: {All real numbers} Range: {All real numbers} 3

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No Relative maxima: No Relative minima: Domain: {All real numbers} Range: {All real numbers} 13. CCSS SENSE-MAKING Annual compact disc sales can be modeled by the quartic function 4

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f (x) = 0.48x – 9.6x + 53x – 49x + 599, where x is the number of years after 1995 and f (x) is annual sales in millions. a. Graph the function for b. Describe the turning points of the graph, its end behavior, and the intervals on which the graph is increasing or decreasing. c. Continue the graph for x = 11 and x = 12. What trends in compact disc sales does the graph suggest? d. Is it reasonable that the trend will continue indefinitely? Explain. SOLUTION:   a.


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No Relative maxima: No Relative minima: 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Domain: {All real numbers} Range: {All real numbers} 13. CCSS SENSE-MAKING Annual compact disc sales can be modeled by the quartic function 4

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f (x) = 0.48x – 9.6x + 53x – 49x + 599, where x is the number of years after 1995 and f (x) is annual sales in millions. a. Graph the function for b. Describe the turning points of the graph, its end behavior, and the intervals on which the graph is increasing or decreasing. c. Continue the graph for x = 11 and x = 12. What trends in compact disc sales does the graph suggest? d. Is it reasonable that the trend will continue indefinitely? Explain. SOLUTION:   a.

b. Sample answer: Relative maximum at x = 5 and relative minimum at x ≈ 9.5. f (x) →∞ as x →∞ and f (x) →∞ as x → – ∞. The graph increases when x < 5 and x > 9.5 and decreases when 5 < x < 9.5.

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Sample answer: This suggests a dramatic increase in sales.

d. Sample answer: No; with so many other forms of media on the market today, CD sales will not increase dramatically. In fact, the sales will probably decrease. The function appears to be accurate only until about 2005. Complete each of the following. a. Graph each function by making a table of values. eSolutions Manual - Powered Cognero b. Determine the by consecutive integer values of x between which each real zero is located. c. Estimate the x-coordinates at which the relative maxima and minima occur. 3

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Sample answer: This suggests a dramatic increase in sales.

d. Sample answer: 5-4 Analyzing Graphs No; of Polynomial Functions with so many other forms of media on the market today, CD sales will not increase dramatically. In fact, the sales will probably decrease. The function appears to be accurate only until about 2005. Complete each of the following. a. Graph each function by making a table of values. b. Determine the consecutive integer values of x between which each real zero is located. c. Estimate the x-coordinates at which the relative maxima and minima occur. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros at –3 and at 0. c. Relative maxima at x = –2; Relative minima at x = 0. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros at –3 and at 0. 5-4 Analyzing Functions c. Relative Graphs maxima of at Polynomial x = –2; Relative minima at x = 0. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between –2 and –1. c. Relative maxima at x = 1; Relative minima at x = 0. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate thatFunctions there are zeros between –2 and –1. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial c. Relative maxima at x = 1; Relative minima at x = 0. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros at –5, 0 and 1. c. Relative maxima at x = –3; Relative minima between x = 0 and x = 1. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate thatFunctions there are zeros at –5, 0 and 1. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial c. Relative maxima at x = –3; Relative minima between x = 0 and x = 1. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros at 1, between –1 and 0, between x = 4 and x = 5. 5-4 Analyzing Functions c. Relative Graphs maxima of at Polynomial ; Relative minima at x 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate thatFunctions there are zeros at 0, between x = 0 and x = 1, and between x = 5 and x = 6. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial c. Relative maxima: near x = 4; Relative minima between x = 0 and x = 1. 3

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between x = –2 and x = –1, between x = 0 and x = 1, and between x = 2 and x = 3. c. Relative maxima near x = -0.3. Relative minima near x = 1.6. 4

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between x = –2 and x = –1, between x = 0 and x = 1, and between x = 2 and xGraphs = 3. 5-4 Analyzing of Polynomial Functions c. Relative maxima near x = -0.3. Relative minima near x = 1.6. 4

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b. The changes in sign indicate thatFunctions there are zeros between x = –2 and x = –1 and between x = 0 and x = 1. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial c. No relative maxima; Relative minima: near x = –1 4

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b. The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between x = –2 and x = –1 and between x = 1 and x = 2. c. minima: near x = 0. 22. FINANCIAL LITERACY The average annual price of gasoline can be modeled by the cubic function f (x) = 3 2 0.0007x – 0.014x + 0.08x + 0.96, where x is the number of years after 1987 and f (x) is the price in dollars. a. Graph the function for . b. Describe the turning points of the graph and its end behavior. c. What trends in gasoline prices does the graph suggest? d. Is it reasonable that the trend will continue indefinitely? Explain. SOLUTION:   a.


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b. The changes in sign indicate thatFunctions there are zeros between x = –2 and x = –1 and between x = 1 and x = 2. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial c. minima: near x = 0. 22. FINANCIAL LITERACY The average annual price of gasoline can be modeled by the cubic function f (x) = 3 2 0.0007x – 0.014x + 0.08x + 0.96, where x is the number of years after 1987 and f (x) is the price in dollars. a. Graph the function for . b. Describe the turning points of the graph and its end behavior. c. What trends in gasoline prices does the graph suggest? d. Is it reasonable that the trend will continue indefinitely? Explain. SOLUTION:   a.

b. Sample answer: The graph has a relative minimum at x = 10 and then increases as x increases. c. The graph suggests a fairly steep continuous increase and gas prices at $5 per gallon by 2012, which could be possible. d. Sample answer: While it is possible for gasoline prices to continue to soar at this rate, it is likely that alternate forms of transportation and fuel will slow down this rapid increase. Use a graphing calculator to estimate the x-coordinates at which the maxima and minima of each function occur. Round to the nearest hundredth. 3

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b. Sample answer: The graph has a relative minimum at x = 10 and then increases as x increases. c. The graph suggests a fairly steep continuous increase and gas prices at $5 per gallon by 2012, which could be possible. d. Sample answer: 5-4 Analyzing GraphsWhile of Polynomial Functions it is possible for gasoline prices to continue to soar at this rate, it is likely that alternate forms of transportation and fuel will slow down this rapid increase. Use a graphing calculator to estimate the x-coordinates at which the maxima and minima of each function occur. Round to the nearest hundredth. 3

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From the graph, the relative maxima is at x = –2.73 and relative minima is at x = 0.73. 3

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From the graph, the function has no relative maxima and relative minima. 4

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From the graph, the relative maxima is at x = 1.34 and there is no relative minima for the function.

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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions From the graph, the function has no relative maxima and relative minima. 4

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From the graph, the relative maxima is at x = 1.34 and there is no relative minima for the function. 5

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From the graph, the relative maxima is at x = –1.87 and relative minima is at x = 1. 52. Sketch the graph of polynomial functions with the following characteristics. 27. an odd function with zeros at –5, –3, 0, 2 and 4 SOLUTION:   An odd-degree function has an odd number of real zeros and the end behavior is in opposite directions. So draw a graph that crosses the x-axis at -5, -3, 0, 2, and 4.


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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions From the graph, the relative maxima is at x = –1.87 and relative minima is at x = 1. 52. Sketch the graph of polynomial functions with the following characteristics. 27. an odd function with zeros at –5, –3, 0, 2 and 4 SOLUTION:   An odd-degree function has an odd number of real zeros and the end behavior is in opposite directions. So draw a graph that crosses the x-axis at -5, -3, 0, 2, and 4.

28. an even function with zeros at –2, 1, 3, and 5 SOLUTION:   An even-degree function has an even number of real zeros and the end behavior is in the same direction. So draw a graph that crosses the x-axis at -2, 1, 3, and 5.

29. a 4-degree function with a zero at –3, maximum at x = 2, and minimum at x = –1 SOLUTION:   A 4-degree function has 4 zeros so the graph will cross the x-axis 4 times. Draw a graph with a maximum at 2, a minimum at –1. Since this is an even degree function, the end behavior is in the same direction.


30. a 5-degree function with zeros at –4, –1, and 3, maximum at x = –2

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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions 29. a 4-degree function with a zero at –3, maximum at x = 2, and minimum at x = –1 SOLUTION:   A 4-degree function has 4 zeros so the graph will cross the x-axis 4 times. Draw a graph with a maximum at 2, a minimum at –1. Since this is an even degree function, the end behavior is in the same direction.

30. a 5-degree function with zeros at –4, –1, and 3, maximum at x = –2 SOLUTION:   A 5-degree function has 5 zeros and end behavior in opposite directions. Draw a graph with zeros at –4, –1, and 3, and a maximum at x = –2.

31. an odd function with zeros at –1, 2, and 5 and a negative leading coefficient SOLUTION:   An odd function with a negative leading coefficient has end behavior in opposite directions and an odd number of zeros. Draw a graph that has zeros at –1, 2, and 5.

32. an even function with a minimum eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

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SOLUTION:   An even function with a a positive leading coefficient has end behavior in the same direction. Draw a graph with a

5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions 32. an even function with a minimum at x = 3 and a positive leading coefficient SOLUTION:   An even function with a a positive leading coefficient has end behavior in the same direction. Draw a graph with a minimum at x = 3 with an even number of zeros.

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a. Make a table of values of the function for . b. Graph the function. c. What does the end behavior of the graph suggest as x increases? d. Will this trend continue indefinitely? Explain your reasoning. SOLUTION:   a.


b. Graph of the function.

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b. Graph the function. c. What does the end behavior of the graph suggest as x increases? d. Will this trend continue indefinitely? Explain your reasoning. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions SOLUTION:   a.

b. Graph of the function.

c. d(x) increases as x increases. d. No, the value of x cannot be greater than 10 as the length of the diving board is 10 ft. Complete each of the following. a. Estimate the x-coordinate of every turning point and determine if those coordinates are relative maxima or relative minima. b. Estimate the x-coordinate of every zero. c. Determine the smallest possible degree of the function. d. Determine the domain and range of the function.

34. SOLUTION:   eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero a. Relative maxima: x = – 3.5 and x = –1; Relative minima: x = –2.5 and x = 2 b. The zeros are at: x = –1.75, –0.25 and 3.5.

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c. d(x) increases asof x increases. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs Polynomial Functions d. No, the value of x cannot be greater than 10 as the length of the diving board is 10 ft. Complete each of the following. a. Estimate the x-coordinate of every turning point and determine if those coordinates are relative maxima or relative minima. b. Estimate the x-coordinate of every zero. c. Determine the smallest possible degree of the function. d. Determine the domain and range of the function.

34. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 3.5 and x = –1; Relative minima: x = –2.5 and x = 2 b. The zeros are at: x = –1.75, –0.25 and 3.5. c. Since the graph has 4 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (4 + 1) or 5. d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range: {all real numbers};

35. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 0.5; Relative minima: x = –2.5 and x = 1.5 b. Zeros are at: x = –3.5, –1, 0 and 3. c. Since the graph has 3 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (3 + 1) or 4. d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range:

36. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 2 and x = 2.5; Relative minima: x = 1 b. The zeros are at: x = –3.5, and x = – 0.5. c. Since the- Powered graph has 3 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (3 + 1) or 4. eSolutions Manual by Cognero d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range:

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a. Relative maxima: x = – 0.5; Relative minima: x = –2.5 and x = 1.5 b. Zeros are at: x = –3.5, –1, 0 and 3. c. Since theGraphs graph has turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (3 + 1) or 4. 5-4 Analyzing of 3Polynomial Functions d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range:

36. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 2 and x = 2.5; Relative minima: x = 1 b. The zeros are at: x = –3.5, and x = – 0.5. c. Since the graph has 3 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (3 + 1) or 4. d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range:

37. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 1and x = –2.5; Relative minima: x = –3.5, x = –2, and x = 1 b. The zeros are at: x = –3.75, –3.25, –2, –1.75, –0.25, and 2.9. c. Since the graph has 5 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (5 + 1) or 6. d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range:

38. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 3.5, x = – 1.75 and x = 1; Relative minima: x = –2.5, x = –1 and x = 2 b. The zeros are at: x = –4, –3, 0, 1.5, and 2.75. c. Since the graph has 6 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (6 + 1) or 7. d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range: {all real numbers};


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SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 3.5, x = – 1.75 and x = 1; Relative minima: x = –2.5, x = –1 and x = 2 b. The zeros are at: x = –4, –3, 0, 1.5, and 2.75. c. Since theGraphs graph has turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (6 + 1) or 7. 5-4 Analyzing of 6Polynomial Functions d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range: {all real numbers};

39. SOLUTION:   a. Relative maxima: x = – 2; Relative minima: x = 1 b. The zeros are at: x = –3, –0.5 and 2. c. Since the graph has 2 turning points, the smallest possible degree of the polynomial function is (2 + 1) or 3. d. Domain: {all real numbers}; Range: {all real numbers}; 40. CCSS REASONING The number of subscribers using pagers in the United States can be modeled by 4

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a. Graph the function. b. Describe the end behavior of the graph. c. What does the end behavior suggest about the number of pager subscribers? d. Will this trend continue indefinitely? Explain your reasoning. SOLUTION:   a. Use a graphing calculator to graph the function.

b. As x increases, f (x) increases. c. Sample answer: The graph suggests that the number of pager subscribers will increase dramatically and continue to increase. d. Sample answer: The graph is unreasonable for since pager use is currently decreasing rapidly and pagers have been replaced by more efficient products. 41. PRICING Jin’s vending machines currently sell an average of 3500 beverages per week at a rate of $0.75 per can. She is considering increasing the price. Her weekly earnings can be represented by eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero Page 31 2 f (x) = –5x + 100x + 2625

b. As x increases, f (x) increases. c. Sample answer: The graph suggests that the number of pager subscribers will increase dramatically and continue to increase. d. Sample answer: graph is unreasonable since pager use is currently decreasing rapidly and pagers 5-4 Analyzing Graphs The of Polynomial Functions for have been replaced by more efficient products. 41. PRICING Jin’s vending machines currently sell an average of 3500 beverages per week at a rate of $0.75 per can. She is considering increasing the price. Her weekly earnings can be represented by 2 f (x) = –5x + 100x + 2625 where x is the number of $0.05 increases. Graph the function and determine the most profitable price for Jin. SOLUTION:   Graph the function

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From the graph, the graph attains it maximum at x = 10. The most profitable price for Jin is $0.75 + 0.05(10) or $1.25. For each function, a. determine the zeros, x- and y-intercepts, and turning points, b. determine the axis of symmetry, and c. determine the intervals for which it is increasing, decreasing, or constant. 4

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a. The zeros of the function are: x = 2, –2; x-intercepts: x = 2, –2; y-intercept: y = 16 eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero Turning points: x = –2, 0, 2 b. The axis of symmetry is x = 0. c. The function is increasing in the intervals

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From the graph, the of graph attains it Functions maximum at x = 10. The most profitable price for Jin is $0.75 + 0.05(10) or 5-4 Analyzing Graphs Polynomial $1.25. For each function, a. determine the zeros, x- and y-intercepts, and turning points, b. determine the axis of symmetry, and c. determine the intervals for which it is increasing, decreasing, or constant. 4

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a. The zeros of the function are: x = 2, –2; x-intercepts: x = 2, –2; y-intercept: y = 16 Turning points: x = –2, 0, 2 b. The axis of symmetry is x = 0. c. The function is increasing in the intervals 5

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a. The zero of the function is: . x-intercept: ; y-intercept: y = –4; Turning points: ; eSolutions Manual Powered by Cognero b. The graph is not symmetric about any line. So, there is no axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: and Decreasing: ; and

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y-intercept: y = 16 Turning points: x = –2, 0, 2 b. The axis of symmetry is x = 0. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions c. The function is increasing in the intervals 5

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a. The zero of the function is: . x-intercept: ; y-intercept: y = –4; Turning points: ; b. The graph is not symmetric about any line. So, there is no axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: and Decreasing: ; and 4

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a. The zeros of the function are: x-intercepts: ; y-intercept: y = 0; Turning point: ; b. No axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: Decreasing: eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

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Turning points: ; b. The graph is not symmetric about any line. So, there is no axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: and 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Decreasing: ; and 4

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a. The zeros of the function are: x-intercepts: ; y-intercept: y = 0; Turning point: ; b. No axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: Decreasing:

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SOLUTION:   a. Graph the function.

Zeros: No; x-intercepts: No; y-intercept: y = 5; Turning points: No; eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero b. No axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: x > 0 Decreasing:

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Turning point: ; b. No axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Decreasing:

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SOLUTION:   a. Graph the function.

Zeros: No; x-intercepts: No; y-intercept: y = 5; Turning points: No; b. No axis of symmetry. c. Increasing: x > 0 Decreasing: Constant: 46. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS Consider the following function.

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a. ANALYTICAL What are the degree, leading coefficient, and end behavior? b. TABULAR Make a table of integer values f (x) if How many zeros does the function appear to have from the table? c. GRAPHICAL Graph the function by using a graphing calculator. d. GRAPHICAL Change the viewing window to [0, 4] scl: 1 by [–0.4, 0.4] scl: 0.2. What conclusions can you make from this new view of the graph? SOLUTION:   a. degree: 4; leading coefficient: 1; End behavior: b.


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make from this new view of the graph? SOLUTION:   a. degree: 4; leading coefficient: 1; 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions End behavior: b.

The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between x = 1 and x = 2 and between x = 2 and x = 3. So, there are two zeros.

c.

d.

Sample answer: Sometimes it is necessary to have a more accurate viewing window or to change the interval values of the table function in order to assess the graph more accurately. 47. REASONING Explain why the leading coefficient and the degree are the only determining factors in the end behavior of a polynomial function. SOLUTION:   As the x-values approach large positive or negative numbers, the term with the largest degree becomes more and more dominant in determining the value of f (x). eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

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48. REASONING The table below shows the values of g(x), a cubic function. Could there be a zero between x = 2 and x = 3? Explain your reasoning.

Sample answer: Sometimes it is necessary to have a more accurate viewing window or to change the interval values 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions of the table function in order to assess the graph more accurately. 47. REASONING Explain why the leading coefficient and the degree are the only determining factors in the end behavior of a polynomial function. SOLUTION:   As the x-values approach large positive or negative numbers, the term with the largest degree becomes more and more dominant in determining the value of f (x). 48. REASONING The table below shows the values of g(x), a cubic function. Could there be a zero between x = 2 and x = 3? Explain your reasoning.

SOLUTION:   Sample answer: No; the cubic function is of degree 3 and cannot have any more than three zeros. Those zeros are located between –2 and –1, 0 and 1, and 1 and 2. 49. OPEN ENDED Sketch the graph of an odd polynomial function with 6 turning points and 2 double roots. SOLUTION:   Sample answer: Odd polynomial functions have opposite end behavior. Graph a polynomial function with 6 turning points. Two of these are double roots.

50. CCSS ARGUMENTS Determine whether the following statement is sometimes, always, or never true. Explain your reasoning. For any continuous polynomial function, the y-coordinate of a turning point is also either a relative maximum or relative minimum. SOLUTION:   Sample answer: Always; the definition of a turning point of a graph is a point in which the graph stops increasing and begins to decrease, causing a maximum or stops decreasing and begins to increase, causing a minimum. 51. REASONING A function is said to be even if for every x in the domain of f , f (x) = f (–x). Is every even-degree polynomial function also an even function? Explain. SOLUTION:   2

Sample answer: No; f (x) = x + x is an even degree, but

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52. REASONING A function is said to be odd if for every x in the domain, –f (x) = f (–x). Is every odd-degree eSolutions Manual - function Powered by Cognero polynomial also an odd function? Explain.

SOLUTION:   3

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51. REASONING A function is said to be even if for every x in the domain of f , f (x) = f (–x). Is every even-degree polynomial function also an even function? Explain. SOLUTION:   5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions 2 Sample answer: No; f (x) = x + x is an even degree, but

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52. REASONING A function is said to be odd if for every x in the domain, –f (x) = f (–x). Is every odd-degree polynomial function also an odd function? Explain. SOLUTION:   3

2

Sample answer: No; f (x) = x + 2x is an odd degree, but

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53. WRITING IN MATH How can you use the characteristics of a polynomial function to sketch its graph? SOLUTION:   Sample answer: From the degree, you can determine whether the graph is even or odd and the maximum number of zeros and turning points for the graph. You can create a table of values to help you find the approximate locations of turning points and zeros. The leading coefficient can be used to determine the end behavior of the graph, and, along with the degree, build the shape of the graph. 2

54. Which of the following is the factorization of 2x – 15 + x ? A. (x – 3)(x – 5) B. (x – 3)(x + 5) C. (x + 3)(x – 5) D. (x + 3)(x + 5) SOLUTION:   First rewrite the equation with the  in descending order by degree. Then factor.

The correct choice is B. 55. SHORT RESPONSE In the figure below, if x = 35 and z = 50, what is the value of y?

SOLUTION:   The vertically opposite angles are congruent. Therefore, the interior angles of the triangle are By the Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem

2

56. Which polynomial represents (4x + 5x – 3)(2x – 7)? 3 2 F 8xManual 21 – 18x- Powered – 41x by – Cognero eSolutions 3 2 G 8x + 18x + 29x – 21 3

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H 8x – 18x – 41x + 21

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56. Which polynomial represents (4x + 5x – 3)(2x – 7)? 3 2 F 8x – 18x – 41x – 21 G 8x3 + 18x2 + 29x – 21 3

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H 8x – 18x – 41x + 21 J 8x3 + 18x2 – 29x + 21 SOLUTION:

The correct choice is H. 57. SAT/ACT The figure shows the graph of a polynomial function f (x). Which of the following could be the degree of f (x)?

A2 B3 C4 D5 E6 SOLUTION:   The graph intersects x-axis at four points. Therefore, the degree of the polynomial is 4. The correct choice is C. For each graph, a. describe the end behavior, b. determine whether it represents an odd-degree or an even-degree function, and c. state the number of real zeros.

58. SOLUTION:   a. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero b. Since the end behavior is in the same direction, it is an even-degree function. c. The graph intersects the x-axis at two points, so there are two real zeros.

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D5 E6 SOLUTION:   5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions The graph intersects x-axis at four points. Therefore, the degree of the polynomial is 4. The correct choice is C. For each graph, a. describe the end behavior, b. determine whether it represents an odd-degree or an even-degree function, and c. state the number of real zeros.

58. SOLUTION:   a. b. Since the end behavior is in the same direction, it is an even-degree function. c. The graph intersects the x-axis at two points, so there are two real zeros.

59. SOLUTION:   a. b. Since the end behavior is in the same direction, it is an even-degree function. c. The graph intersects the x-axis at six points, so there are six real zeros.

60. SOLUTION:   a. b. Since the end behavior is in the same direction, it is an even-degree function. c. The graph intersects the x-axis at four points, so there are four real zeros. Simplify. eSolutions 3 Manual 2 - Powered by Cognero

61. (x + 2x – 5x – 6) ÷ (x + 1) SOLUTION:

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a. b. Since the end behavior is in the same direction, it is an even-degree function. 5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions c. The graph intersects the x-axis at four points, so there are four real zeros. Simplify. 3

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61. (x + 2x – 5x – 6) ÷ (x + 1) SOLUTION:   Use synthetic division method.

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62. (4y + 18y + 5y – 12) ÷ (y + 4) SOLUTION:   Use synthetic division method.

3

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63. (2a – a – 4a) ÷ (a – 1) SOLUTION:

64. CHEMISTRY Tanisha needs 200 milliliters of a 48% concentration acid solution. She has 60% and 40% concentration solutions in her lab. How many milliliters of 40% acid solution should be mixed with 60% acid solution to make the required amount of 48% acid solution? SOLUTION:   Let x be the amount of 60% acid solution. Therefore,


60% solution : 80 mL 40% solution : 200 – 80 = 120 mL

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5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions 64. CHEMISTRY Tanisha needs 200 milliliters of a 48% concentration acid solution. She has 60% and 40% concentration solutions in her lab. How many milliliters of 40% acid solution should be mixed with 60% acid solution to make the required amount of 48% acid solution? SOLUTION:   Let x be the amount of 60% acid solution. Therefore,

60% solution : 80 mL 40% solution : 200 – 80 = 120 mL Factor. 2 65. x + 6x + 3x + 18 SOLUTION:

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66. y – 5y – 8y + 40 SOLUTION:

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67. a + 6a – 16 SOLUTION:

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68. b – 4b – 21 SOLUTION:

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69. 6x – 5x – 4 SOLUTION:


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70. 4x – 7x – 15

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SOLUTION:


69. 6x – 5x – 4 SOLUTION:

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70. 4x – 7x – 15 SOLUTION:


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