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Graphing Polynomial Functions (Algebra 2)

Free printable Algebra 2 algebra worksheet on graphing polynomial functions: end behavior from the degree and leading coefficient, and the multiplicity of each root, with a plotted curve.

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Algebra 2: Graphing Polynomial Functions

For each polynomial, describe the end behavior from the degree and leading coefficient, and list the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each root (whether the graph crosses or just touches the axis). Use the plotted graph to check.

  1. 1.
    For f(x) = x³ + 2x²: state the end behavior, and the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each. The graph is shown to check your answer.
    -3-2-101-5-4-3-2-1123m=1m=2
    f(x) = x³ + 2x² · filled dot = crosses, open dot = touches
  2. 2.
    For f(x) = x³ - x: state the end behavior, and the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each. The graph is shown to check your answer.
    -2-1012-3-2-1123m=1m=1m=1
    f(x) = x³ - x · filled dot = crosses, open dot = touches
  3. 3.
    For f(x) = x⁴ - 4x³ + 4x²: state the end behavior, and the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each. The graph is shown to check your answer.
    -10123-1123m=2m=2
    f(x) = x⁴ - 4x³ + 4x² · filled dot = crosses, open dot = touches
  4. 4.
    For f(x) = x⁴ + 7x³ + 18x² + 20x + 8: state the end behavior, and the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each. The graph is shown to check your answer.
    -3-2-10-2-1123m=3m=1
    f(x) = x⁴ + 7x³ + 18x² + 20x + 8 · filled dot = crosses, open dot = touches
  5. 5.
    For f(x) = x⁴ + 4x³ - 16x - 16: state the end behavior, and the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each. The graph is shown to check your answer.
    -3-2-10123-20-1010203040m=3m=1
    f(x) = x⁴ + 4x³ - 16x - 16 · filled dot = crosses, open dot = touches
  6. 6.
    For f(x) = -x³ + 5x² - 8x + 4: state the end behavior, and the x-intercepts with the multiplicity of each. The graph is shown to check your answer.
    0123-2-1123m=1m=2
    f(x) = -x³ + 5x² - 8x + 4 · filled dot = crosses, open dot = touches
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