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Zeros
A video entitled "Zeros" which shows how to find key features of a rational function in order to graph it.
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End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
In this video, we use our knowledge of power functions to predict the end behavior of polynomial functions.
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What happens at the zeros of a polynomial function?
In this video, we examine how the multiplicities of each zero (or factor) affects the graph of the polynomial function
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Graphing Polynomial Functions
In this video, we graph a rational function by using the rational root theorem.
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Putting it all together 2
The video shows how to graph a 4thβdegree polynomial using its leading term, rational root theorem, and synthetic division:
Brian McLogan
End Behavior Review
In this video we are going to review how to find and write the end behavior of polynomials. We will do this by covering a couple of basic examples and then work our way up to some more advanced examples
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Algebra 85 - Building Polynomial Functions
Because of the tremendous variety of shapes of their graphs, polynomial functions are important tools for modeling phenomena in a wide range of fields such as science, engineering, medicine and finance. But since polynomial functions are...
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Algebra 87 - Graphing Polynomial Functions - Part 2
When sketching the graph of a polynomial function, it may not be necessary to calculate numerous points on the graph. Many clues as to the general shape of the graph can be derived if we understand the characteristics that the graphs of...
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Describing the End Behavior of Polynomial and Exponential Functions
In this lesson, students will learn how to describe the end behavior of polynomial and exponential functions. They will understand that for polynomial functions, the end behavior is determined by the leading term, while for exponential...
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Determining End Behavior of Graphs by Analyzing Equations
In this video, the teacher explains how to determine the end behavior of a graph by analyzing its equation. They discuss power functions with even and odd exponents, and how the graphs change as the exponent increases. The teacher also...
Brian McLogan
How to Find All of the Zeros of a Polynomial by Factoring, Including Imaginary
π Learn how to find all the zeros of a polynomial. A polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The zeros of a polynomial are the values...
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Comparing Polynomial and Exponential Growth: Tables and Graphs
In this lesson, we observe that as X approaches infinity, both polynomial and exponential functions approach infinity. However, through examples and graphs, we discover that exponential functions eventually surpass polynomial functions...
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Determining the Equation of a Polynomial Graph
In this video, the teacher explains how to determine the equation of a polynomial graph by analyzing its end behavior and zeros. They provide examples and step-by-step instructions, highlighting the importance of understanding...
Brian McLogan
Characteristics of functions
π Learn about the characteristics of a function. Given a function, we can determine the characteristics of the function's graph. We can determine the end behavior of the graph of the function (rises or falls left and rises or falls...
Brian McLogan
Analyzing the characteristics of a polynomial graph
π Learn about the characteristics of a function. Given a function, we can determine the characteristics of the function's graph. We can determine the end behavior of the graph of the function (rises or falls left and rises or falls...
Brian McLogan
What information can you learn from the graph of a polynomial
π Learn about the characteristics of a function. Given a function, we can determine the characteristics of the function's graph. We can determine the end behavior of the graph of the function (rises or falls left and rises or falls...
Brian McLogan
What is the end behavior from a graph?
π Learn about the characteristics of a function. Given a function, we can determine the characteristics of the function's graph. We can determine the end behavior of the graph of the function (rises or falls left and rises or falls...
Brian McLogan
Determining if a function is a polynomial or not then determine degree and LC
π Learn how to determine whether a given equation is a polynomial or not. A polynomial function or equation is the sum of one or more terms where each term is either a number, or a number times the independent variable raised to a...
Brian McLogan
Find the Multiplicity and Zeros of a Polynomial when It is in Factored Form
π Learn how to find all the zeros of a factored polynomial. A polynomial is an expression of the form ax^n + bx^(n-1) + . . . + k, where a, b, and k are constants and the exponents are positive integers. The zeros of a polynomial are the...
Brian McLogan
Analyze the characteristics of multiple functions
π Learn about the characteristics of a function. Given a function, we can determine the characteristics of the function's graph. We can determine the end behavior of the graph of the function (rises or falls left and rises or falls...
Brian McLogan
Evaluate the limit to infinity of a graph to determine end behavior
π Learn how to evaluate the limit of a function from the graph of the function. The limit of a function as the input variable of the function tends to a number/value is the number/value which the function approaches at that time. When...
Brian McLogan
Learn how to identify if a function is a polynomial and identify the degree and LC
π Learn how to determine whether a given equation is a polynomial or not. A polynomial function or equation is the sum of one or more terms where each term is either a number, or a number times the independent variable raised to a...
Brian McLogan
How do we label a point line and plane
π Learn how to label points, lines, and planes. A point defines a position in space. A line is a set of points. A line can be created by a minimum of two points. A plane is a flat surface made up of at least three points. A point is...
Brian McLogan
Determine the end behavior of a polynomial
π Learn how to determine the end behavior of the graph of a factored polynomial function. To do this we will first need to make sure we have a polynomial in standard form (i.e. we will expand all factored terms) with descending powers....