Warm Up 8-28
Describe how to transform the graph of
an appropriate monomial function f(x)=xn
into the graph of g(x)=-1/2(x-4)3 + 1.
Describe the end behavior of g(x) using
limits.
Announcements
Homework: Look up PNI charts/Descarte’s Rule
on YouTube…watch at least 2 videos and take
notes.
Quiz Monday: Study homework, notes, and
warmups.
Homework
 Any Questions
For each function below state the sign of the lead coefficient, the
degree, describe the end behavior, determine the roots (including
multiplicity), give the y-intercept, and then sketch a graph.
1) f  x   3x  x  4  x  6
2) f  x   2 3  x  x  1  x  4
3) f  x    4 x  8x  4x  x  1
4) f  x   x4  7 x2  18
3
3
2
2
2
Consult the illustration. Which of the following polynomial
functions might have this graph? (More than one
answer may be possible.)
Card Match
 Work with shoulder partner to match each graph and equation correctly.
One sheet per group to be turned in.