Question

A... Look at the polynomial below.

y = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d

Graph this using any graphing technology of your choice. However, replace the variables a, b, c, and d with numbers. For example, you could graph y = 2x3 + 3x2 – x + 2. Observe the graphed outcomes together (or independently if working alone). This is an investigation process to see what types of curves and lines you and your partner can produce with this equation.

Special Note: You may make any coefficient zero. This eliminates the variable. For example, if you wanted to make y = 3x2 + 2, a and c would be zero to cancel out

Answer 1

just graphing some different equations..

for instance, if b = 0, c = 0, d = 0 and a = 1

then it's just y = (1)x^3, or just y = x^3
cause everything else cancels

it then becomes this graph