Chapter 5 - Practice Quiz 1 (5.1-5.4)

Consider the leading term of each polynomial function (NUMBERS 1 AND 2). What is the end behavior of the graph?

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3. What is a cubic polynomial function in standard form with zeros –3, –5, and 2?

4. Classify 9x5 – 6x3 – 3x2 by degree and number of terms.

Write the polynomial in factored form.

5. 5x3 + 35x2 + 60x

6. x3 – 3x2 – 10x

What are the zeros of the function? Graph the function. (by hand…must show plug in points)

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What are the real or imaginary solutions of the polynomial equation?

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Find the real solutions of the equation by graphing. (Graphing Calc)

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12. Divide using long division : by x + 3.

13. Divide using long division : by x + 2.

14. Divide using synthetic division : by ( ).

15. Divide using synthetic division : by ( ).

16. Use synthetic division to find P(2) for . 17. Is a factor of ? YES OR NO. MUST SHOW WORK!