Module 3 – Polynomial and Rational Functions
3.2 – Polynomial Functions
Section Learning Objectives
By the time you have completed this section you should be able to:
- Quickly identify the long run behaviour and y-intercepts of
polynomial graphs
- Use the factored form to locate all intercepts and to determine
where
the graph is above the x-axis and where below, and sketch the resulting
graph
- State the Intermediate Value Property and use it to help
determine
approximate locations of intercepts and solutions of other equations
- Recognize applied situations involving polynomial functions and
use the
above skills to solve problems arising from such situations