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OpenStudy (anonymous):

algebra help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

pls help ! i only have 2 more

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@radar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@texaschic101 @eliassaab

OpenStudy (anonymous):

radaR?

OpenStudy (radar):

I refer to google, enter polynomial curve sketching in the search window. There are many characteristics to list and explain.

OpenStudy (radar):

Some are sign of coefficient of the first term. The degree of the polynomial and the "zeroes" are just a few (without explanation how they affect the graph)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so why are key features necessary?

OpenStudy (radar):

It is not that they are necessary, it is the fact that polynomials possess these characteristics by their very definition.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh. ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

key features are like whether the parabola opens up or down and stuff like that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (radar):

Yes, and the sign of the coefficient of the x^2 term would determine that. The "zeroes" would define where the curve touches the x axis. Polynomials are continous by definition. Again use google for a detailed rundown of the "key" features and their impact on graphing. Better yet refer to your text.

OpenStudy (radar):

I should say the sign of coefficient of the leading term determines the direction of the polynomial graph.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you !

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