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Randy and Brandon are studying for their SAT. They come across a question where they need your help. The question reads, "How can key features be used to create a sketch of any polynomial function?"

Explain to Randy and Brandon, in complete sentences, what key features are necessary and how they can be used to create the sketch of a polynomial function.

Answer 2

@johnweldon1993

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computer with a decently working internet (so that you can use a graphing calculator).

Answer 4

^Agreed lol

Answer 5

yeah

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agrred

Answer 7

Ha honestly.

Answer 8

I don't really know how to answer your question \(\large\bf\rlap{\color{red}{L\ o\ L}}{\color{blue}{\; {L\ o\ L}}}\)

Answer 9

But what can I say that isn't necessarily snarky?

Answer 10

That's okay! Thanks anyways!

Answer 11

lol well if we DONT want to be snarky (takes the fun out but oh well)

We can use hmm

the degree of the polynomial and the x-intercepts

Answer 12

The leading coefficient

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Multiplicity

So like the degree (the highest exponent) will tell you how many times the graph will change direction

The leading coefficient will tell you if the graph would be normal (upwards facing) or negative (downward facing)

The x-intercepts tell us the roots (solutions) of the polynomial

Answer 14

And with that I'm done with homework.

Answer 15

Thank you soo much! You're always a huge help!

Answer 16

Absolutely! Now go enjoy your night :D

Answer 17

Thanks! You do the same!