Honors Algebra 2

Module 6 & 8: Cubic and

Polynomial Functions
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Division Crossword 6.1 Graphing Cubic 6.2 Graphing polynomial TSIA

Puzzle Functions Functions pre-test
Winter Break
Unit 7 Review p.324 #1-21, 24 Graphing Poly 1 WS
HW Pg2 HW Pg3-5 HW Pg7-8
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6.2 Graphing Module 6 8.1 Finding Rational 8.2 Finding Complex 8.2 Finding Complex
polynomial Concept Check Solutions of Polynomial solutions of Polynomial solutions of Polynomial
Functions 8.1 Finding Rational Equations Equations Equations WS
Graphing Poly 2 WS Solutions of P. 423 19-28 skip 27 p437 1-8, 14, 15 HW Pg21-22
HW Pg9-10 Polynomial Equations HW Pg17-18 HW Pg19-20
Mixed Practice WS Worksheet
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Review Module 6 & 8 Begin Module 9-10

Student/Teacher Test
Holiday
HW Pg23-25

Name:______________________________________

Teacher: ____________________________________

Period: ______________

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 Assignment: Unit 7 Review Crossword

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Assignment: p. 324 #1-21, 24

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Identify the transformations of the graph of 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙𝟑 that produce the graph of the given function 𝒈(𝒙).
Then graph 𝒈(𝒙) on the same coordinate plane as the graph of 𝒇(𝒙) by applying the transformations to the
reference points (−𝟏, −𝟏), (𝟎, 𝟎), 𝒂𝒏𝒅 (𝟏, 𝟏).

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Notes: Graphing Polynomials Day 1

For each of the following polynomials in standard form, write down the sign and degree, and then state the end
behavior.
1. y = 6x 7 + 5 2. y = 2x 2 − 3x + 1 3. y = −x 4 + 3x 3 − 2x 2 4. y = −2x 5 + x 2 − 3x

5. Describe what you need to do to find the roots to 2(x + 5)(x + 2) = 0 .

6. Describe how to find the y-intercept of y = 2(x + 5)(x + 2)

Now find the solutions/x-intercepts and the y-intercepts of several different polynomials that are already in factored
form.

7. y = (x − 18)(x − 3) 8. y = −3x (x − 5) 9. y = x (x + 2)(x − 8)(x + 1)

STEPS TO GRAPHING POLYNOMIALS:

* Plot the roots * Plot the y-intercept * Indicate the end behavior * Connect the graph

Graph the following. State the number of turning points.

10. y = −x (x − 4)(x + 2) 11. y = 2(x − 1)(x − 3)(x + 2)(x + 1)

roots: y-int: roots: y-int:

sign & degree: EB: sign & degree: EB:

How can you find the possible number of turning points on a polynomial graph by looking at the equation?

How could you determine the equation, by looking at the graph?

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Assignment: Graphing Polynomials Day 1

A. Graph each of the following polynomials. Use factoring as needed. Identify each of the
following: a) zeros, b) Y-intercept, c) end behavior as x →  and as x → − , and d) factored
form when necessary.

1. y = x(x + 3) (x – 4) 2. y = -(x – 3) (x + 5) 3. y = -(x+ 2)(x – 1)(x – 3)

a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 

4. y = x(x + 1) (x – 3)(x + 2) 5. y = -x(x – 4) (x - 2)(x + 1)(x + 3) 6. y = x2 – x

a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 
d)

7. y = x3 – 4x 8. y = x3 – 4x2 – 4x + 16 9. y = -x3 + 9x
a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 
d) d) d)

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10. y = x4 – 10x2 + 9 11. y = -2x5 + 58x3 – 200x 12. y = -x4 +5x3 + 4x2 – 20x
a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 
d) d) d)

B. Write an equation for each situation. Sketch a graph.

13. The function has zeros at -4, 0 , 1, and 3.

There is an end behavior of as x → − , y → −
and x →  , y → − .

Equation: ____________________________

14. The function has zeros at -3, -1, 1 , 2, and 4.

There is an end behavior of as x → − , y → −
and x →  , y →  .

Equation: ____________________________

C. Write the equation of the graphs below.

15. ______________________________ 16. ______________________________

D. Use the graphs that you have sketched to draw conclusions.

17. If y = axn is the leading term of a polynomial, how do a and n affect the end behavior of the graph? List
all four options.

a) +a and odd n b) -a and odd n c) +a and even n d) -a and even n

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Assignment: Graphing Polynomials Day 2

A. Graph each of the following polynomials. Use factoring as needed. Identify each of the
following: a) zeros and their multiplicity, b) y-intercept c) end behavior as x →  and as x → −
and d) factored form when necessary.

1. y = x 2 (x – 3) 2. y = (x + 2) (x –1)3 3. y = -(x + 2)4 (x – 1)3

a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 

4. y = x(2x + 1) 2 (x – 3)(x + 2)3 5. y = -8x 4 + 72x 2 6. y = x5 + 4x4 – 12x3 – 48x2

a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 
d) d)

7. 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 6𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 12 8. y = x6 + 3x5 – 4x4 − 12x3 9. y = -x5 − 5x3

a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 
d) d) d)

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10. y = 9x4 – 30x3 + 25x2 11. 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2 + 24𝑥 − 20 12. y = -x6 − 3x5 + 9x4 + 27x3
a) a) a)
b) b) b)
c) x → − c) x → − c) x → −
x→  x→  x→ 
d) d) d)

B. Write an equation for each situation. Sketch a graph.

13. The function has zeros of 0, 2, and at -3 (with a multiplicity of 2).

There is an end behavior of as x → − , y → −
and x →  , y → − .
Equation: ____________________________

14. The function has zeros at -3, -1, 2, and 4, and is of degree 7.
There is an end behavior of as x → − , y → −

and x →  , y →  .

Equation: ____________________________
C. Write the equation of least degree for the graphs below.
15. ______________________________ 16. ______________________________

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

-8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8

17. Write a possible equation for this table.

x -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4

y 640 196 0 -50 -32 0 16 10 0 28 160

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Assignment: Module 6 Mixed Practice

LESSON Graphing Cubic Functions

6-1 Review

Graph the functions. (cubic parent function is shown.)

1. g ( x ) = ( x − 3 ) + 2
3
2. g ( x ) = −3( x + 2)3 − 2

_______________________________________ ________________________________________

Write the equation of the cubic function.

3. 4.

_______________________________________ ________________________________________

Solve.
5. The graph of f ( x ) = x 3 is reflected across the x-axis. The graph is then translated 11
units up and 7 units to the left. Write the equation of the transformed function.

________________________________________________________________________________________

6. The graph of f ( x ) = x 3 is stretched vertically by a factor of 6. The graph is then

translated 9 units to the right and 3 units down. Write the equation of the transformed
function

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LESSON Graphing Polynomial Functions
6-2 Review

Identify whether the function graphed has an odd or even degree and a positive or
negative leading coefficient.
1. 2. 3.

_______________________ _______________________ ________________________

Graph the function. State the end behavior and x-intercepts

4. f ( x ) = − ( x − 1) ( x + 3 ) 5. f ( x ) = ( x + 2 )( x − 3 )( x − 1)
2

End behavior: ________________________ End behavior: ________________________

________________________ ________________________

x-intercepts: ________________________ x-intercepts: ________________________

6. Write an equation of cubic function that has a vertical stretch by a factor of 3 and translation of 2 units right .

7. State the transformation from the parent function.

a. g ( x ) = ( x − 8)3 − 4 b. g ( x ) = 5( x )3 + 6 c. g ( x ) = −( x )3

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Notes: Finding Rational Solutions of Polynomial Equations

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Assignment: Finding Rational Solutions of Polynomial Equations

Find the rational zeros of each polynomial function. The write the function in factored form
then sketch the graph.

1. f(x) = x3 – x2 – 10x – 8 3. f(x) = 2x3 – x2 – 13x – 6

6. f(x) = 6x3 – 7x2 – 9x – 2 7. f(x) = x3 – x2 – x + 1

9. f(x) = x3 – 9x2 + 27x – 27 13. f(x) = x4 + 5x3 – x2 – 17x + 12

15. f(x) = x4 – 2x3 – 3x2 + 4x + 4 17. t(x) = x4 + 3x3 – 12x2 – 20x + 48

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Given the solutions of a polynomial, write the equation in factored form with integer
coefficients and standard form.
2 3
1. x = 3, x = -8 , x = 4 mult of 2 2. x = 0 , x = - 5, x = , x = −5
3

Graph each.
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1. 𝑓(𝑥) = −(4 (x – 3))3 + 2 2. y = -3(x + 1)3 – 4 3. f(x) = -(x +3)2(x2 – 3x – 18)

Write an equation.

1. _________________________ 2. ____________________________

X -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 6
Y -144 0 28 12 0 16 60 108 112 0 -324 -2112

3. A function passes through the points (3, 0) and (5. 0) and is tangent at the point(-2, 0). It has a y
intercept at (0, 1500). What is the equation?

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Assignment: Finding Rational Solutions Day 2 (p. 423 #19-26, 28)

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Assignment: Finding Complex Solutions (p. 437 #1-8, 14, 15)

For 5-8:

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Assignment: Finding Complex Solutions Day 2

Find the roots of each polynomial equation, and state the multiplicity of each root.

1. P(x) = (x + 3)2 (x – 1) 2. P(x) = -4(x + 2)(x - 3)5

3. P(x) = -8(x – 3)2(x + 4)3 x4 4. P(x) = x3(x – 1)2(x + 4)

5. P(x) = (x2 – 5x + 6)2 6. P(x) = (x2 – x – 2)2

Find all roots of the polynomial.

7. Degree 6 with roots: -5, 6, 5 + i, -2i 8. Degree 6 with roots: 8, 6, -3 - 2i, 4i

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9. Degree 5 with roots: 6, -3 + 4i, 4 - 5 10. Degree 5 with roots: 8, 6 – 7i, + 11
2

11. Degree 5 with roots: -2, 3, 4, 1 – i 12. Degree 5 with roots: 3, 4, -5, 7 + i

For the polynomial with the given root, solve to find all roots.

13. P(x) = x3 – 4x2 + x – 4; -i 14. P(x) = x4 – 1; i

15. P(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 13x – 20; 4 16. P(x) = x3 + 8; -2

17. P(x) = x4 + 4x3 + 2x2 – 28x – 63; 7

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Write a polynomial equation, in factored form using integer values, of least degree with the given numbers as roots.

18. 3, 2, -1 19. -3, 2i

20. 1 – 4i, -1 21. - 3, 2

22. Write a polynomial equation of least degree with 0 as a root of multiplicity 4.

23. Write a polynomial equation of least degree with 4 as a root of multiplicity 3 and –2 as a root of multiplicity 2.

Write a polynomial equation of least degree with rational coefficients that has the given numbers as some of its roots.
Leave in factored form.

24. 2 – i, -1 25. -4i, 5

26. 3+ 2,2–I 27. - 2 , 4i

28. 3i, -3 - i 5

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Assignment: Module 6 & 8 Test Review

Graph the functions. (cubic parent function is shown.)

1. g ( x ) = ( x − 3 ) + 2
3
2. g ( x ) = −3( x + 2)3 − 2

Write the equation of the cubic function.

3. 4.

5. The graph of f ( x ) = x 3 is reflected across the x-axis. The graph is then translated 11 units up
and 7 units to the left. Write the equation of the transformed function.

________________________________________________________________________________

6. The graph of f ( x ) = x 3 is stretched vertically by a factor of 6. The graph is then translated 9

units to the right and 3 units down. Write the equation of the transformed function

________________________________________________________________________________

Identify whether the function graphed has an odd or even degree and a positive or
negative leading coefficient.
7. 8. 9.

_______________________ _______________________ ________________________

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Graph the function. State the end behavior and x-intercepts
10. f ( x ) = − ( x − 1) ( x + 3 ) 11. f ( x ) = ( x + 2 )( x − 3 )( x − 1)
2

End behavior: ________________________ End behavior: ________________________

________________________ ________________________
x-intercepts: ________________________ x-intercepts: ________________________

12. State the transformation from the parent function.

a. g ( x ) = ( x − 8)3 − 4 b. g ( x ) = 5( x )3 + 6 c. g ( x ) = −( x )3

Solve each polynomial equation.

13. 4x 3 + x 2 − 4x − 1 = 0 14. x 5 − 2x 4 − 24x 3 = 0 15. 3x 5 + 18x 4 − 21x 3 = 0

Identify the rational zeros of each function. Then write the function in factored form.
16. f ( x ) = x 3 + 5 x 2 − 8 x − 48 17. 3x 3 + 10x 2 − 27x = 10

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Solve.
18. An engineer is designing a storage compartment in a spacecraft. The compartment must be 2
meters longer than it is wide, and its depth must be 1 meter less than its width. The volume of
the compartment must be 8 cubic meters. What are the dimensions of the storage
compartment?

Write the simplest polynomial function with the given roots.

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19. 1, 4, and −3 20. , 5, and − 2
2

21. 2i , 3, and 4 22. 3 + 2𝑖, 2 − √5

Solve each equation by finding all roots.

23. x 4 − 2x 3 − 14x 2 − 2x − 15 = 0 24. x 4 − 16 = 0

____________________________________ ____________________________________

25. x 4 + 4x 3 + 4x 2 + 64x − 192 = 0 26. x 3 + 3x 2 + 9x + 27 = 0

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27. Use the table to write a polynomial equation of the lowest degree in factored form.
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
-144 -24 0 -6 0 36 96 150 14 0 -384 -1134
0 4

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