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To graph: The polynomial function
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The polynomial function
Graph:
The steps of graph of the polynomial function as follows:
Step 1: First, find the end behavior of the graph of the function
Here, the degree of the polynomial function
The graph of the function
Step 2: Find
For the
Thus, the
For the
Since there is 1 variation in the sign of the non-zero coefficients of
There is 1 variation in the sign of the non-zero coefficients of
By using the Rational Zero Theorem, all possible rational zeroes are of the form
In the polynomial
Factors of the constant term
Factors of the leading term
Therefore, all possible rational zeros are:
Simplifies to,
As there are
Now, test
Here, since the remainder is 0,
To write the factors of
Here,
Any solution to this depressed equation is also a zero of
The depressed equation
Thus, the real zeros of the polynomial function
Step 3: The maximum number of turning points on the graph of the function
The polynomial function
Step 4: Now, use the information obtained in step 1 to 3 to draw the graph of the function
Now, find additional points on the graph.
For
For
Now, plot all these coordinates
So, the graph of the function is obtained as follows:
Interpretation:
The graph represents the polynomial function
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