Polynomial Functions Name_______________________________

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Homework Date ________________ Period __________
1. Describe the end behavior of each function using the 3. Describe the end behavior of each function using the
leading coefficient and degree, and state the domain and leading coefficient and degree, and state the domain and
range. range.

f(x) = 3x4 1
f(x) = – x5
2

8. State the degree and leading coefficient of the given 13. TRIANGLES Dylen drew n dots on a piece of paper
polynomial in one variable. If it is not a polynomial in one making sure that no set of 3 points were collinear. The
variable, explain why. number of triangles that can be made using the dots as
1
vertices is equal to f(n) = (n3 – 3n2 + 2n), when n ≥ 0
6
(2x – 1)(4x2 + 3) a. If Dylan drew 15 dots, how many triangles can be made?

b. Sketch a graph of the function.

15. Use the graph to state the number of real zeros of the 17. Use the graph to state the number of real zeros of
function. the function.
21. Examine f(x) = x3 – 2x2 – 4x + 1 and g(x) shown in the 23. Describe the end behavior, state the degree and leading
graph. coefficient of each polynomial. If the function is not a
a. Which function has the polynomial, explain why.
greater relative maximum?
f(x) = –5x4 + 3x2

b. Compare the zeros, x-

intercepts, and end behavior
of f(x) and g(x)

24. Describe the end behavior, state the degree and leading 37. ANALYZE PROBLEMS Compare the functions g(x) and
coefficient of each polynomial. If the function is not a f(x). Determine which function has the potential for more
polynomial, explain why. zeros and degree of each function.

g(x) = 2x5 + 6x4

g(x) = x4 + x3 – 13x2 + x + 4

x -24 -18 -12 -6 0 6 12 18 24

f(x) -8 -1 3 -2 4 7 -1 -8 5
 Graphing Polynomial Functions Name_______________________________
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Homework Date ________________ Period __________
3. Determine the consecutive integer values of x between 7. Use a table to graph the given function. Then estimate the
which each real zero of each function is located by using a x-coordinates at which relative maxima and minima occur.
table. Then sketch the graph. f(x) = x3 + 4x2 – 5x + 5 f(x) = x4 + 2x – 1

x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

f(x) f(x)

9. BUSINESS A banker models the expected value v of a 13. VOLUNTEERS. The table shows average volunteer hours
company in millions of dollars by using the formula per month for a local non-profit. Make a scatter plot and a
v = n3 – 3n2, where n is the number of years in business. curve of best fit to show the trend over the given time period.
Graph the function and describe its key features over the Then use the equation to estimate the volunteer hours for
relevant domain. September. Let January be represented by month 1. Round
the coefficients of the regression equation to the
thousandths place.
Volunteer Volunteer
Month Month
Hours Hours
Jan. 48 May 100
Feb. 60 June 110
Mar. 72 July 105
Apr. 75 Aug. 93
17. Graph the given function by using a table of values. Then, estimate the x-coordinate at which each zero and relative
extrema occur, and state the domain and range.
f(x) = 2x3 + 9x2 + 12x + 2

x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3

23. Use a graphing calculator to estimate the x-coordinate at 31. CREATE Sketch the graph of an odd degree polynomial
which the maxima and minima of each function occur. function with 6 extrema and a relative extremum at y = 0.
Round to the nearest hundredth.
f(x) = –2x4 + 5x3 – 4x2 + 3x – 7
 Operations with Polynomials Name_______________________________
4-3
Homework Date ________________ Period __________
2. Determine whether each expression is a polynomial. If it 3. Determine whether each expression is a polynomial. If it
is a polynomial, state the degree of the polynomial. is a polynomial, state the degree of the polynomial.

a3 – 11 5np 2g
–
n2 h

4. Determine whether each expression is a polynomial. If it 5. Add or subtract

is a polynomial, state the degree of the polynomial.
(6a2 + 5a + 10) – (4a2 + 6a + 12)
√m − 7

11. Add or subtract. 15. Multiply

2 1
( x − 3) − ( x − 6) –5(2c2-d2)
3 6

17. Multiply 19. Multiply

(a – 5)2 (x – y)(x2 + 2xy + y2)

31. Simplify 37. Simplify

3ab(4a – 5b) + 4b2(2a2 + 1) (4n – 5)3

40. USE STRUCTURE Use the polynomials 41. USE STRUCTURE Use the polynomials f(x) = 3x2 – 1,
f(x) = –6x3 + 2x2 + 4 and g(x) = x4 – 6x3 – 2x to evaluate and g(x) = x + 2, and h(x) = –x2 – x to evaluate and simplify the
simplify the given expressions. Determine the degree of given expressions. Determine the degree of resulting
resulting polynomial. Show your work polynomial. Show your work
a. f(x) + g(x) a. f(x)g(x)

b. g(x) – f(x) b. h(x)f(x)

c. f(x) – g(x) c. [f(x)]2

50. JUSTIFY REASONING Your classmate found the product 51. CREATE Write an expression where two binomials are
of 3x2 – 4x + 1 and x2 + 5x + 6 using vertical alignment. Is the multiplied and have a product of 9 – 4b2
answer correct? Explain your reasoning.

3x2 – 4x + 1

() x2 + 5x + 6

18x2 – 24x + 6

15x3 – 20x2 + 5x

3x4 – 4x3 + x2 .

3x4 + 11x3 – x2 – 19x + 6

 Dividing Polynomials Name_______________________________
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Homework Date ________________ Period __________
3. Simplify the given expression. 5. Simplify by using long division.

(6j2k – 9jk2) ÷ (3jk) (n2 + 7n + 10) ÷ (n + 5)

8. Simplify by using long division. 12. Simplify using synthetic division.

(6y2 + y – 2)(2y – 1)–1 (3t4 + 4t3 – 32t2 – 5t – 20)(t + 4)–1

14. Simplify using synthetic division. 15. Simplify using synthetic division.

2x3 −x2 −18x+32 (4p3 – p2 + 2p) ÷ (3p – 1)

2x−6

19. Simplify 24. Simplify

(2x3 – 7x2 + 7x – 2) ÷ (x – 2) (x4 – y4) ÷ (x – y)

27. Simplify 29. USE STRUCTURE Jade used long division to divide
x4 + x3 + x2 + x + 1 by x + 2. Her work is shown below with
3z 5 + 5z 4 + z + 5 three terms missing. What are A, B, and C?
z+2
x3 – x2 + 3x – 5
x + 2 x4 + x3 + x2 + x + 1
(–) x4 + 2x3
–x3 + A
(–) –x3 – 2x2
3x2 + x
(–) 3x2 + B
–5x + 1
(–) –5x – 10
33. CONSTRUCT ARGUMENT Determine whether you have C
enough information to fill in the missing pieces of the long
division exercise shown. Justify your response

3x –
9x2 +
9x2 + 3x
–3x + 5
 Powers of Binomials Name_______________________________
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Homework Date ________________ Period __________
3. Use Pascal’s triangle to expand the given binomial 7. BAND A school band went to 4 competitions during the
year and received a superior rating 2 times. If the band is as
(g – h)4 likely to receive a superior rating as to not receive a superior
rating, find the probability of this outcome by expanding
(s + n)4. Round to the nearest percent if necessary.

9. Expand the given binomial. 16. Expand the given binomial

(3x + 4y)5 1
(3c + d)3
3

17. USE STRUCTURE Out of 12 frames, Mitsu bowled 6 23. MAKE CONNECTIONS The are 9 judges on the Supreme
strikes. If she is as likely to bowl a strike as not to bowl a Court. For most rulings, a majority is needed. How many
strike in one frame, find the probability of this outcome. combinations of votes are possible for a majority to be
Round to the nearest percent if necessary. reached?

25. USE EFFICIENT METHODS Use the first four terms of 26. BUILD PERSEVERANCE Find the sixth term of the
the binomial expansion of (1 + 0.02)10 to approximate (1.02)10 expansion of (√𝑎 + √𝑏)12
Evaluate (1.02)10 using a calculator and compare the value
to your approximation.