Graphing Polynomial Functions
Students sketch the graphs of polynomial functions by determining x-intercepts, y-intercepts, and end behaviour. They use technology to verify their sketches and find local extrema.
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Students sketch the graphs of polynomial functions by determining x-intercepts, y-intercepts, and end behaviour. They use technology to verify their sketches and find local extrema.
Key Questions
- How do we sketch a polynomial function using its factored form?
- What happens to the graph at a repeated root?
- How can technology assist in finding local maximums and minimums?
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