For the following polynomial: f(x) = (x – 1)2 ( x2– x – 30) 3a) Describe the end behavior of the graph. (You 3b) Find the x and y-intercepts 3c) Is the graph of this function both smooth and continuous? Explain why or why not? 3d) Provide a sketch of the function. How did you use your answers to parts (a), (b), and (c) to sketch the graph.

For the following polynomial: f(x) = (x – 1)2 ( x2– x – 30) 3a) Describe the end behavior of the graph. (You 3b) Find the x and y-intercepts 3c) Is the graph of this function both smooth and continuous? Explain why or why not? 3d) Provide a sketch of the function. How did you use your answers to parts (a), (b), and (c) to sketch the graph.

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter5: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section5.3: Graphs Of Polynomial Functions

Problem 63SE: For the following exercises, use the given information about the polynomial graph to write the...

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