MYP Alg II Unit 8 Polynomial Functions Exam review

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____

____

1. Rewrite the polynomial 12x2 + 6 7x5 + 3x3 + 7x4 5x in standard form. Then, identify the leading
coefficient, degree, and number of terms. Name the polynomial.
a.
leading coefficient: 7; degree: 5; number of terms: 6; name: quintic polynomial
b.
leading coefficient: 6; degree: 0; number of terms: 6; name: quintic polynomial
c.
leading coefficient: 6; degree: 0; number of terms: 6; name: quintic polynomial
d.
leading coefficient: 7; degree: 5; number of terms: 6; name: quintic polynomial
2. Add. Write your answer in standard form.
a.
b.

c.
d.

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3. A florist delivers flowers to anywhere in town. d is the distance from the delivery address to the florist shop in
miles. The cost to deliver flowers, based on the distance d, is given by
.
Evaluate
for
and
, and describe what the values of the function represent.
a.
;
.
represents the cost, $15.24, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 6 miles from
the shop.
represents the cost, $22.09, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 11 miles
from the shop.
b.
;
.
represents the cost, $22.09, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 6 miles from
the shop.
represents the cost, $15.24, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 11 miles
from the shop.
c.
;
.
represents the cost, $62.04, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 6 miles from
the shop.
represents the cost, $179.39, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 11 miles
from the shop.
d.
;
.
represents the cost, $23.43, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 6 miles from
the shop.
represents the cost, $49.62, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 11 miles
from the shop.

____

4. Graph the polynomial function

on a graphing calculator. Describe the graph,
and identify the number of real zeros.
a. From left to right, the graph alternately increases and decreases, changing direction two
times. It crosses the x-axis three times, so there appear to be three real zeros.
b. From left to right, the graph increases and then decreases. It crosses the x-axis twice, so

there appear to be two real zeros.

c. From left to right, the graph alternately increases and decreases, changing direction three
times. It crosses the x-axis four times, so there appear to be four real zeros.
d. From left to right, the graph alternately increases and decreases, changing direction three
times. It crosses the x-axis two times, so there appear to be two real zeros.
____

5. For
a.
b.

____

6. Find the product

a.
b.

7. Find the product

a.
b.

____

and

, find
c.
d.

c.
d.
c.
d.

____

8. Ms. Ponce owns a company that makes specialized race car engines. From 1985 through 2005, the number of
engines produced can be modeled by
where is number of years since 1985. The
average revenue per engine (in dollars) can be modeled by
. Write a polynomial
that can be used to model Ms. Ponces total revenue.
a.
b.
c.
d. 36

____

9. Find the product

a.
b.

.
c.
d.

____ 10. Use Pascals Triangle to expand the expression

a.
b.
c.
d.

____ 11. The right triangle shown is enlarged such that each side is multiplied by the value of the hypotenuse,
the expression that represents the perimeter of the enlarged triangle.

3y
4x

4x

a.
b.

c.
d.

. Find

____ 12. Divide by using long division:

a.

.
c.

b.

d.

____ 13. Divide by using synthetic division.

a.

c.

b.

d.

____ 14. Use synthetic substitution to evaluate the polynomial

a.
c.
b.
d.

for

____ 15. Write an expression that represents the width of a rectangle with length
a.
c.
b.

and area

d.

____ 16. Determine whether the binomial (

) is a factor of the polynomial
a. (
) is not a factor of the polynomial
b. (
) is a factor of the polynomial
.
c. Cannot determine.
____ 17. Factor
.
a.
c.
(
)
b.
d.
(
)
____ 18. Factor the expression
a.
b.

.
.

.
c.
d.

____ 19. Computer graphics programs often employ a method called cubic splines regression to smooth hand-drawn
curves. This method involves splitting a hand-drawn curve into regions that can be modeled by cubic
polynomials. A region of a hand-drawn curve is modeled by the function
. Use the graph
of
to identify the values of x for which
and to factor
.
y
5
4
3
2
1
5

1
1
2
3
4
5

a.

b.

c.

d.

____ 20. Factor

a.
b.

as the difference of two cubes. Then, simplify each factor.

c.
d.

____ 21. Solve the polynomial equation

by factoring.
a. The roots are 6 and 4.
c. The roots are 0, 6, and 4.
b. The roots are 0, 6, and 4.
d. The roots are 18 and 12.
____ 22. Identify the roots of
. State the multiplicity of each root.
a.
is a factor once, and
is a factor twice.
The root 5 has a multiplicity of 1, and the root
has a multiplicity of 2.
b.
is a factor once, and
is a factor twice.
The root 5 has a multiplicity of 1, and the root
has a multiplicity of 2.
c.
is a factor once, and
is a factor twice.
The root
has a multiplicity of 1, and the root 6 has a multiplicity of 2.
d.
is a factor once, and
is a factor twice.
The root
has a multiplicity of 1, and the root 6 has a multiplicity of 2.
____ 23. A jewelry box has a length that is 2 inches longer than the width and a height that is 1 inch smaller than the
width. The volume of the box is 140 cubic inches. What is the width of the jewelry box?
a. 5 in.
c. 4 in.
b. 2 in.
d. 6 in.
____ 24. Identify all of the real roots of
.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1

____ 25. Write the simplest polynomial function with zeros 2, 7, and 2 .
9
9
7
a.
c.

x7

b.

9
2

9
2x 7

d.

5
2x 7

+ 7x

____ 26. Solve

by finding all roots.
a. The solutions are 5 and .
b. The solutions are 5, , 3i, and i.
c. The solutions are , ,
, and
.
d. The solutions are , 2, 3i, and i.
____ 27. Write the simplest polynomial function with the zeros
a.
b.
c.
d.

, and

1
2

____ 28. A sugar cone packed with ice cream and topped with a scoop of ice cream is shaped approximately like a cone
with hemispherical top. If the height of the sugar cone is 10 cm and the volume of ice cream is 96 cubic
centimeters, find the radius of the sugar cone.
a. 5 cm
c. 3 cm
b. 4 cm
d. 5.5 cm
____ 29. What polynomial function has zeros 1,
, and
?
a.
c.
b.
d.
____ 30. Identify the leading coefficient, degree, and end behavior of the function
5 6 + 6.
a. The leading coefficient is 5. The degree is 4.
As
,
and as
+ ,

b. The leading coefficient is 5. The degree is 6.

As
,
and as
+ ,

c. The leading coefficient is 5. The degree is 4.

As
,
+ 6 and as
+ ,
+6
d. The leading coefficient is 5. The degree is 6.
As
,
+ 6 and as
+ ,
+6
____ 31. Identify whether the function graphed has an odd or even degree and a positive or negative leading
coefficient.
y

a.
b.
c.
d.

The degree is odd, and the leading coefficient is negative.

The degree is even, and the leading coefficient is negative.
The degree is even, and the leading coefficient is positive.
The degree is odd, and the leading coefficient is positive.

____ 32. Graph the function

a.

c.

y
25

10 8

b.

20

20

15

15

10

10

2
5

10

10 8

2
5
10

15

15

20

20

25

25

d.

10

25

10 8

y
25

20
15

10

10

5
4

10

10

10

15

25

20

2
5

10 8

2
5

10

10

15

15

20

20

25

25

____ 33. Graph

on a calculator, and estimate the local maxima and minima.
a. The local maximum is about 13.627417. The local minimum is about 31.627417.
b. The local maximum is about 31.627417. The local minimum is about 13.627417.
c. The local maximum is about 13.627417. The local minimum is about 31.627417.
d. The local maximum is about 22.627417. The local minimum is about 22.627417.
____ 34. You want to create a box without a top from an
in. by 11 in. sheet of paper. You will make the box by
cutting squares of equal size from the four corners of the sheet of paper. If you make the box with the
maximum possible volume, what will be the length of the sides of the squares you cut out?
a. About 1.6 in.
c. 66.2 in.
b. About 2.8 in.
d. 61.3 in.
____ 35. For
a. To graph

, write the rule for

and sketch its graph.
, translate the graph of
up 2 units.
y
10
8
6
4
2

10 8

2
2

10

4
6
8
10

b. To graph

, translate the graph of

right 2 units.

y
10
8
6
4
2
10 8

2
2

10

4
6
8
10

c. To graph

, translate the graph of

left 2 units.

y
10
8
6
4
2
10 8

2
2

10

4
6
8
10

d. To graph

, translate the graph of

down 2 units.

y
10
8
6
4
2
10 8

2
2

10

4
6
8
10

____ 36. Let

a.
b.

. Write a function g that reflects f(x) across the y-axis.

c.
7 4x + 5
+ 7 4x + 5
d.
7 4x 5
+ 7 4x 5

____ 37. Let

and
a transformation of f.
Here is the graph of f(x).

. Graph

and

on the same coordinate plane, and describe g as

a.

c.

y
12

y
12

12

12

12

y
8

is a vertical compression of
d.

is a horizontal compression of
b.

12

is a vertical stretch of
____ 38. Write a function that transforms

is a horizontal stretch of

in the following way:

stretch vertically by a factor of 6 and shift 5 units left.

a.
c.
b.
d.
____ 39. The daily profit of a bicycle store can be modeled by
where x is the number of
bicycles sold. Let
. Find the rule for g, and explain the meaning of the transformation in terms
of daily profit.
a.
The shop makes the same profit after selling 4 fewer bicycles.
b.
The shop makes the same profit after selling 4 fewer bicycles.
c.
The shop makes the same profit after selling 4 more bicycles.
d.
The shop makes the same profit after selling 4 fewer bicycles.
____ 40. Which description matches the transformation from
to
shown?

y
6

g(x)

f(x)
2

2
4
6

a. Vertical shift
c. Horizontal shift
b. Vertical stretch
d. Horizontal stretch
____ 41. Use finite differences to determine the degree of the polynomial that best describes the data.
x
y

3
12

1
7

1
21

3
51

5
93

7
142

a. The fourth differences are constant. A quartic polynomial best describes the data.
b. The third differences are constant. A cubic polynomial best describes the data.
c. The fifth differences are constant. A quintic polynomial best describes the data.
d. None of the differences is constant.
____ 42. The table shows the population of endangered tigers from year 0 (when the study began) to year 20. Write a
polynomial function for the data.
Year
Population

0
280

5
437

10
571

15
781

20
1164

a.
b. No polynomial function models the data.
c.
d.
____ 43. The table shows the number of supporters of a local political candidate at various times (measured in weeks)
before the election. Use a polynomial function to estimate the number of supporters the candidate had 5
weeks before the election.
Time (weeks)
Supporters

0
2927

1
2263

2
4030

3
4481

6
2209

7
1969

8
1667

a. 3,908 supporters
c. 3,194 supporters
b. 3,046 supporters
d. 2,328 supporters
____ 44. What quartic function does the graph represent?

9
1690

y
4
3
2
1
4

1
1

2
3
4
5
6

a.
b.
c.
d.

Numeric Response
45. Evaluate
46. Identify the value of k that makes

for
a solution to

.
.

47. How many turning points will a cubic function with three real zeros have?

MYP Alg II Unit 8 Polynomial Functions Exam

Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: A
The standard form is written with the terms in order from highest to lowest degree.
In standard form, the degree of the first term is the degree of the polynomial.
The polynomial has 6 terms. It is a quintic polynomial.
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
The standard form is written with the terms in order from highest to lowest degree.
The standard form is written with the terms in order from highest to lowest degree.
Find the correct coefficient of the x-cubed term.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
2. ANS: A

REF: Page 407

OBJ: 6-1.2 Classifying Polynomials

Identify like terms. Rearrange terms to get like terms

together.
Combine like terms.

=
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Check that you have included all the terms.
When adding polynomials, keep the same exponents.
First, identify the like terms and rearrange these terms so they are together. Then,
combine the like terms.

PTS:
OBJ:
STA:
3. ANS:

1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 407
6-1.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
2A.2.A
TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
A

NAT: 12.5.3.c

represents the cost, $15.24, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 6 miles from the shop.
represents the cost, $22.09, of delivering flowers to a destination that is 11 miles from the shop.
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
You reversed the values of C(6) and C(11).
You added all the terms. There is a minus sign before 0.65.
Square the number of miles before multiplying by 0.65.

PTS: 1

DIF: Average

REF: Page 408

OBJ: 6-1.4 Application

NAT: 12.5.3.c
4. ANS: D

STA: 2A.2.A

TOP: 6-1 Polynomials

y
5
4
3
2
1
5

1
1

2
3
4
5

From left to right, the graph alternately increases and decreases, changing direction three times. The graph
crosses the x-axis two times, so there appear to be two real zeros.
Feedback
A
B
C
D

How many times does the graph change direction? How many times does the graph
cross the x-axis?
How many times does the graph change direction? How many times does the graph
cross the x-axis?
How many times does the graph cross the x-axis?
Correct!

PTS:
OBJ:
TOP:
5. ANS:

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 409
6-1.5 Graphing Higher-Degree Polynomials on a Calculator
6-1 Polynomials
A
Substitute the given values.
Distribute.
Simplify.

=
=
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Check for algebra mistakes. Multiply every term in k(x) by 2.
Check for algebra mistakes. Multiply every term in k(x) by 2.
Check for algebra mistakes. Multiplying by 2 changes the sign of every term in k(x).

PTS: 1
DIF: Advanced
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
6. ANS: D
Use the Distributive Property to multiply the monomial by each term inside the parentheses. Group terms to
get like bases together, and then multiply.
Feedback
A

Multiply the coefficients for each term; don't add.

B
C
D

When multiplying like bases, add the exponents.

Don't forget to multiply the coefficients for each term.
Correct!

PTS:
OBJ:
STA:
7. ANS:

1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 414
6-2.1 Multiplying a Monomial and a Polynomial
2A.2.A
TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
A

NAT: 12.5.3.c

Distribute and .
Distribute and
again.
Multiply.
Combine like terms.

=
=
=
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Combine only like terms.
Combine only like terms.
Check the signs.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 414
OBJ: 6-2.2 Multiplying Polynomials
NAT: 12.5.3.c
STA: 2A.2.A
TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
8. ANS: A
Total revenue is the product of the number of engines and the revenue per engine.
. Multiply
the two polynomials using the distributive property.

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Multiply each of the terms in the first polynomial by each of the terms in the second
polynomial.
First, multiply the coefficients. Then add the coefficients of like terms.
First, multiply the coefficients. Then add the coefficients of like terms.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 415
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
9. ANS: A
Write in expanded form.

OBJ: 6-2.3 Application

Multiply the last two binomial factors.

Distribute the first term, distribute the second term, and combine like terms.

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
To find the product, write out the three binomial factors and multiply in two steps.
To find the product, write out the three binomial factors and multiply in two steps.
Remember that the second term is negative.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 416
OBJ: 6-2.4 Expanding a Power of a Binomial
NAT: 12.5.3.c
STA: 2A.2.A
TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
10. ANS: B
The coefficients for n = 4 or row 5 of Pascals Triangle are 1, 4, 6, 4, and 1.
=
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D

The variable term and number term exponents must add to 4.

Correct!
Use row 5 from Pascal's Triangle.
Use the numbers from Pascal's Triangle as coefficients for each term.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 417
OBJ: 6-2.5 Using Pascals Triangle to Expand Binomial Expressions
TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
11. ANS: C
measure of leg 1
measure of leg 2
measure of hypotenuse

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Multiply both side lengths and the hypotenuse by 3y.

The perimeter is the sum of all the side lengths.
Correct!
Check for algebra mistakes.

PTS: 1

DIF: Advanced

TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials

12. ANS: B
To divide, first write the dividend in standard form. Include missing terms with a coefficient of 0.
Then write out in long division form, and divide.

50
Write out the answer with the remainder to get

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Remember to include the remainder in the answer.

Correct!
Be careful when subtracting the terms.
Remember to divide by the "2".

PTS:
OBJ:
STA:
13. ANS:
For
2

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 422
6-3.1 Using Long Division to Divide Polynomials
NAT: 12.5.3.c
2A.2.A
TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials
C
,
.
1
9
10
Write the coefficients of the expression.
Bring down the first coefficient. Multiply and add each
2
14
column.
1
7
4

Write the remainder as a fraction to get

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Multiply each column by the value 'a'.

The value 'a' occurs in the divisor as 'x a'.
Correct!
Begin synthetic division at the second coefficient.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 423
OBJ: 6-3.2 Using Synthetic Division to Divide by a Linear Binomial
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials
14. ANS: A
Write the coefficients of the dividend. Use
.
4
1
4
4
5

4
0

0
4

16
11

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Bring down the first coefficient.
Add each column instead of subtracting.
Write the coefficients in the synthetic division format. Some of them are negative
numbers.

PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.c
15. ANS: A

DIF: Basic
REF: Page 424
TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials

OBJ: 6-3.3 Using Synthetic Substitution

.
Substitute.
Use synthetic division.
5
1
12 47 60
5 35 60
1
7
12
0
The width can be represented by

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
When dividing by x + 5, divide by 5 in synthetic division.
Add each column instead of subtracting.
The degree of the polynomial quotient is always one less than the degree of the
dividend.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 425
NAT: 12.5.3.c
TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials
16. ANS: B
Find
by synthetic substitution.

Since
Feedback

is a factor of the polynomial

OBJ: 6-3.4 Application

A
B
C

(x r) is a factor of P(x) if and only if P(r) = 0. Find P(r) by synthetic substitution.

Correct!
(x r) is a factor of P(x) if and only if P(r) = 0. Find P(r) by synthetic substitution.

PTS:
OBJ:
NAT:
17. ANS:
=
=
=

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 430
6-4.1 Determining Whether a Linear Binomial is a Factor
12.5.3.d
STA: 2A.2.A
TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials
C
Group terms.
Factor common monomials from each group.
Factor out the common binomial.
Factor the difference of squares.

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Watch your signs when factoring.

Watch your signs when factoring.
Correct!
In the second group, factor out a negative number.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
NAT: 12.5.3.d
STA: 2A.2.A
18. ANS: A
Factor out the GCF.

REF: Page 431

OBJ: 6-4.2 Factoring by Grouping
TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials

Write as a sum of cubes.

Factor.
=
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Check the formula for the sum of cubes.
In a sum of cubes, the plus and minus signs alternate.
After factoring out the GCF, see if the result can be factored further.

PTS: 1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 431
OBJ: 6-4.3 Factoring the Sum or Difference of Two Cubes
NAT: 12.5.3.d
STA: 2A.2.A
TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials
19. ANS: A
The graph indicates
has zeroes at
and
. By the Factor Theorem,
and
factors of
. Use either root and synthetic division to factor the polynomial. Choose the root

are
.

Write
as a product.
Factor out 1 from the quadratic.
Factor the perfect-square quadratic.

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
After identifying the roots, use synthetic division to factor the polynomial.
The graph decreases as x increases. How is this represented in the function?
The Factor Theorem states that if r is a root of f(x), then x r, not x + r, is a factor of
f(x).

PTS: 1
NAT: 12.5.3.d
20. ANS: A

DIF: Average
STA: 2A.2.A

REF: Page 432

OBJ: 6-4.4 Application
TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials
Rewrite the expression as a difference of cubes.
Use
.
Simplify.
Combine like terms.

=
=
=

Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
Use the formula for factoring a difference of two cubes.
Use the formula for factoring a difference of two cubes.
Check your answer by multiplying the factors.

PTS: 1
21. ANS: B

DIF: Advanced

NAT: 12.5.3.d

TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials

Factor out the GCF, 3x3.

Factor the quadratic.
Set each factor equal to 0.
Solve for x.
Feedback
A
B
C

Set the GCF equal to zero.

Correct!
Set each factored expression equal to zero and solve.

Factor out the GCF first.

PTS:
OBJ:
TOP:
22. ANS:

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 438
6-5.1 Using Factoring to Solve Polynomial Equations
6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
A

STA: 2A.2.A

is a factor once, and

is a factor twice.
The root 5 has a multiplicity of 1.
The root
has a multiplicity of 2.
Feedback
A
B
C
D

Correct!
You reversed the operation signs of the factors. Also, if x a is a factor of the equation,
a is a root of the equation.
If x a is a factor of the equation, then a is a root of the equation.
You reversed the operation signs of the factors.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 439
TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
23. ANS: A
Let x be the width in inches. The length is

OBJ: 6-5.2 Identifying Multiplicity

, and the height is

Step 1 Find an equation.

Volume is the product of the length, width, and height.
Multiply the left side.
Set the equation equal to 0.
Step 2 Factor the equation, if possible.
Factors of 140: , , , , ,
,
,
.

Rational Root Theorem

Use synthetic substitution to test the positive roots (length cant be negative) to find one that actually is a
root.
The synthetic substitution of 5 results in a
remainder of 0. 5 is a root.
Use the Quadratic Formula to factor
.
The roots are complex.
Width = 5 in.

Width must be a positive real number.

Feedback
A
B

Correct!
Remember to subtract 140 from both sides before finding a root.

C
D

Be careful using synthetic substitution.

6 is not a possible root.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 440
TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
24. ANS: B
The possible rational roots are
Test .
4
31
22
100
4
23
11
0
The remainder is 0, so
is a root.
Now test .
4

23

1
24

The remainder is 0, so

OBJ: 6-5.3 Application

11
6
0
is a root.

The polynomial factors to

To find the remaining roots, solve

.
Factor out the common factor to get
.
Use the quadratic formula to find the irrational roots.

The fully factored equation is

The roots are

.
.

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These are the two rational roots. There are also irrational roots.
Correct!
These are the possible rational roots. Use these to find the rational roots.
Be careful when finding the irrational roots.

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25. ANS:

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 441
6-5.4 Identifying All of the Real Roots of a Polynomial Equation
6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
A
1

(x + 2)(x 7)(x 2 )
1
2

5x 14)(x )

9
2

x7
9
2

If r is a zero of

, then

is a factor of

Multiply the first two binomials.

Multiply the trinomial by the binomial.

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If r is a zero of P(x), then (x r), not (x + r), is a factor of P(x).
The simplest polynomial with zeros r1, r2, and r3 is (x r1)(x r2)(x r3).
If r is a zero of P(x), then (x r) is a factor of P(x).

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 445
OBJ: 6-6.1 Writing Polynomial Functions Given Zeros
TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
26. ANS: B
The polynomial is of degree 4, so there are four roots for the equation.
Step 1: Identify the possible rational roots by using the Rational Root Theorem.

and
Step 2: Graph

to find the locations of the real roots.

y

200
160
120
80
40
10 8

2
40

10

80
120
160
200

The real roots are at or near 5 and

Step 3: Test the possible real roots.
Test the possible root of 5:

.
Test the possible root of

The polynomial factors into

Step 4: Solve

to find the remaining roots.

The fully factored equation is

The solutions are 5, , i, and 3i.

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The polynomial is of degree 4, so there are 4 roots.

Correct!
Graph the equation to find the locations of the real roots.
Set each factored expression equal to zero and solve!

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REF: Page 446
OBJ: 6-6.2 Finding All Roots of a Polynomial Equation
TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
27. ANS: A
There are five roots:
,
,
,
, and . (By the Irrational Root Theorem and Complex Conjugate
Root Theorem, irrational and complex roots come in conjugate pairs.) Since it has 5 roots, the polynomial
must have degree 5.
Write the equation in factored form, and then multiply to get standard form.

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Correct!
i squared is equal to 1, so the opposite is equal to 1.
4x(5) = 20x
Only the irrational roots and the complex roots come in conjugate pairs. There are five
roots in total.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 447
OBJ: 6-6.3 Writing a Polynomial Function with Complex Zeros
TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
28. ANS: B
Write an equation to represent the volume of ice cream. Note that the hemisphere and the cone have the same
radius, x.

So,

Set the volume equal to

Write in standard form.

Multiply both sides by .
The graph indicates a possible positive root of 4. Use synthetic division to verify that 4 is a root, and write the
equation as
. Since the discriminant of
is
, the roots of
are complex. The radius must be a positive real number, so the radius of the sugar cone is 4
cm.
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Write the total volume as the sum of the volume of a cone of height 10 cm and the
volume of a hemisphere. Then solve for the radius.
Correct!
Write the total volume as the sum of the volume of a cone of height 10 cm and the
volume of a hemisphere. Then solve for the radius.
Write the total volume as the sum of the volume of a cone of height 10 cm and the
volume of a hemisphere. Then solve for the radius.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 447
TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
29. ANS: C

OBJ: 6-6.4 Problem-Solving Application

If r is a root of
, then
is a factor of
.
Distribute.
Multiply the trinomials. Use
.
Combine like terms.
Multiply the binomial and trinomial.
Combine like terms.
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If r is a root of P(x), then (x r) is a factor of P(x).

First, multiply the factors. Then, combine like terms to get a polynomial function.
Correct!
If r is a root of P(x), then (x r) is a factor of P(x).

PTS: 1
30. ANS: A

DIF: Advanced

TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

The leading coefficient is 5, which is negative. The degree is 4, which is even.

So, as
,
and as
,
.
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Correct!

B
C
D

The degree is the greatest exponent.

For polynomials, the function always approaches positive infinity or negative infinity as
x approaches positive infinity or negative infinity.
The degree is the greatest exponent.

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DIF: Basic
REF: Page 454
OBJ: 6-7.1 Determining End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions
31. ANS: D
As
,
and as
,
.
is of odd degree with a positive leading coefficient.
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B

The leading coefficient is positive if the graph increases as x increases and negative if
the graph decreases as x increases.
The degree is even if the curve approaches the same y-direction as x approaches positive
or negative infinity, and is odd if the curve increases and decreases in opposite
directions. The leading coefficient is positive if the graph increases as x increases and
negative if the graph decreases as x increases.
The degree is even if the curve approaches the same y-direction as x approaches positive
or negative infinity, and is odd if the curve increases and decreases in opposite
directions.
Correct!

PTS: 1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 454
OBJ: 6-7.2 Using Graphs to Analyze Polynomial Functions
TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions
32. ANS: D
Step 1: Identify the possible rational roots by using the Rational Root Theorem. p = 8 and q = 1, so roots are
positive and negative values in multiples of 2 from 1 to 8.
Step 2: Test possible rational zeros until a zero is identified.
Test x = 1.

Test x = 1.

is a zero, and
Step 3: Factor:
The zeros are 1, 2, and 4.

.
.

Step 4: Plot other points as guidelines.

so the y-intercept is 8. Plot points between the zeros.
and
Step 5: Identify end behavior.

The degree is odd and the leading coefficient is positive, so as

.

and as

Step 6: Sketch the graph by using all of the information about f(x).
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The leading coefficient is positive, so x should go to negative infinity as P(x) goes to

negative infinity.
The y-intercept should be the same as the last term in the equation.
The function is cubic, so should have 3 roots.
Correct!

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 455
OBJ: 6-7.3 Graphing Polynomial Functions
TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions
33. ANS: B
Step 1 Graph
on a calculator.
The graph appears to have one local maximum and one local minimum.
Step 2 Use the maximum feature of your graphing calculator to estimate the local maximum.
The local maximum is about 31.627417.
Step 3 Use the minimum feature of your graphing calculator to estimate the local minimum.
The local minimum is about 13.627417.
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D

You reversed the values of the maximum and minimum.

Correct!
The constant is a positive number.
You forgot to add the constant of the function to the calculator.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 456
OBJ: 6-7.4 Determine Maxima and Minima with a Calculator
TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions
34. ANS: A
Find a formula to represent the volume. Use x as the side length for the squares you are cutting out.

Graph
. Note that values of less than 0 or greater than 4.25 do not make sense for this problem. The
graph has a local maximum of about 66.1 when
. So, the largest open box will have a volume of about
66.1 inches cubed when the sides of the squares are about 1.6 inches long.
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D

Correct!
Find the x-value for the local maximum.
Find the x-value for the local maximum.
Find the x-value for the local maximum.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 456
TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions
35. ANS: A

To graph

, translate the graph of

OBJ: 6-7.5 Application

up 2 units. This is a vertical translation.

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Correct!
f(x) + c represents a vertical translation of f(x).
f(x) + c represents a vertical translation of f(x).
The sign of c determines whether f(x + c) represents a vertical translation of f(x) |c| units
up or down.

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36. ANS:

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 460
6-8.1 Translating a Polynomial Function
6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
D

For a function g(x) that reflects f(x) across the y-axis:

+ 7 4x 5
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D

This is a reflection of f(x) across the x-axis. To reflect across the y-axis, replace x with (
x).
A negative number squared is a positive number.
The constant remains the same.
Correct!

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37. ANS:

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 461
6-8.2 Reflecting Polynomial Functions
6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
A

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Correct!
The transformation is inside the function; this makes a horizontal transformation.
The transformation is inside the function; this makes a horizontal transformation.

The function makes a different type of horizontal transformation.

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TOP:
38. ANS:

1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 461
6-8.3 Compressing and Stretching Polynomial Functions
6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
A

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Correct!
The left shift value is added to the x value before it is cubed.
A shift to the left involves adding, not subtracting.
The vertical stretch factor will effect the y-intercept.

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 462
TOP: 6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
39. ANS: D

OBJ: 6-8.4 Combining Transformations

The transformation represents a horizontal shift left of 4 units, which corresponds to making the same profit
for selling 4 fewer bicycles.
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The transformation is f(x + 4), not f(x) + 4.

The transformation is f(x + 4), not f(x) + 4.
The transformation is a horizontal shift left.
Correct!

PTS: 1
DIF: Average
REF: Page 462
OBJ: 6-8.5 Application
TOP: 6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
40. ANS: B
The x-intercepts are constant, so the transformation is not a horizontal shift or a horizontal stretch.
The graph of
is symmetric about the x-axis, so the transformation is not a vertical shift.
has a higher maximum and a lower minimum than
, showing a vertical stretch.
So the transformation is a vertical stretch.
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D

The transformed function is symmetric about the x-axis, so the transformation is not a
vertical shift.
Correct!
The x-intercepts are constant, so the transformation is not a horizontal shift.
The x-intercepts are constant, so the transformation is not a horizontal stretch.

PTS: 1
DIF: Advanced
41. ANS: A
The x-values increase by a constant, 2. Find the differences of the y-values.
y

12

First differences
Second differences
Third differences
Fourth differences

7
5

21
14

19

51
30

16
3

42
12

4
1

93

142
49

7
5

Not constant
Not constant
Not constant
Constant

The fourth differences are constant. A quartic polynomial best describes the data.
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Correct!
Check your work. The third differences are not constant.
Check your work. The second differences are not constant.
To find the differences in the y-values, subtract each y-value from the y-value that
follows it.

PTS: 1
DIF: Basic
REF: Page 466
OBJ: 6-9.1 Using Finite Differences to Determine Degree
TOP: 6-9 Curve Fitting by Using Polynomial Models
42. ANS: A
Find the finite differences for the y-values.

The third differences of these data are not exactly constant, but because they are relatively close, a cubic
function would be a good model.
Using the cubic regression feature on a calculator, the function is found to be:

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Correct!
Find the differences between population values, stopping once you see relatively
constant differences.
First differences are not relatively constant, so a linear model will not be a good fit.
Second differences are not relatively constant, so a quadratic model will not be a good
fit.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 467
OBJ: 6-9.2 Using Finite Differences to Write a Function
TOP: 6-9 Curve Fitting by Using Polynomial Models

43. ANS: A
Let x represent the number of weeks before the election. Make a scatter plot of the data.
The function appears to be cubic or quartic. Use the regression feature to check the -values.
cubic:

quartic:

The quartic function is a more appropriate choice.

The data can be modeled by
Substitute 5 for x in the quartic model.
Based on the model, the number of supporters 5 weeks before the election was 3676.
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Correct!
The quartic function is a more appropriate choice than the cubic function.
The quartic function is a more appropriate choice than the quadratic function.
The quartic function is a more appropriate choice than the exponential function.

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DIF: Average
REF: Page 468
OBJ: 6-9.3 Application
TOP: 6-9 Curve Fitting by Using Polynomial Models
44. ANS: A
If r is a root of
, then
is
a factor of
.
Substitute the roots from the
graph.
Simplify.
Multiply by 8 and simplify.

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Correct!
Each factor of the polynomial subtracts a root from x.
Find the roots of the graph and subtract these values from x. Multiply these factors
together to create the polynomial.
Find the zeros of the graph and subtract these values from x. Multiply these factors
together to create the polynomial.

PTS: 1

DIF: Advanced

TOP: 6-9 Curve Fitting by Using Polynomial Models

DIF: Average

TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials

DIF: Advanced

TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations

NUMERIC RESPONSE
45. ANS: 16
PTS: 1
46. ANS: 45
PTS: 1

47. ANS: 2
PTS: 1

DIF: Advanced

TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions