MAT 105: College Algebra: 5.3 Graphs of Polynomial Functions

5.3 Graphs of Polynomial Functions

Learning Objectives

In this section, you will:

• Recognize characteristics of graphs of polynomial functions,
• Use factoring to find zeros of polynomial functions,
• Identify zeros and their multiplicities,
• Determine end behavior,
• Understand the relationship between degree and turning points,
• Graph polynomial functions,
• Use the Intermediate Value Theorem.