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. c.
b. d.
____ 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.
____ 6. Find the product .
a. c.
b. d.
____ 7. Find the product .
a. c.
b. d.
____ 9. Find the product .
a. c.
b. d.
____ 11. The right triangle shown is enlarged such that each side is multiplied by the value of the hypotenuse, . Find
the expression that represents the perimeter of the enlarged triangle.

3y
4x

4x

a. c.
b. d.

____ 13. Divide by using synthetic division.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 14. Use synthetic substitution to evaluate the polynomial for .

a. c.
b. d.
____ 15. Write an expression that represents the width of a rectangle with length and area .
a. c.
b. 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. c.
b. 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.
____ 24. Identify all of the real roots of .
a.
b.
c.
d.

____ 25. Write the simplest polynomial function with zeros –2, 7, and  12 .
a. 
9
 x7
9 c. 
7
0  2x  7
5
2 2 2

b. 
9
 2x  7
9 d. –2 + 7x  1
2 2

____ 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 , , and .
a.
b.
c.
d.
____ 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
____ 32. Graph the function .
a. c.

y y

25 25

20 20

15 15

10 10

5 5

–10 –8 –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 8 10 x –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 8 10 x
–5 –5

–10 –10

–15 –15

–20 –20

–25 –25

b. d.

y y

25 25

20 20

15 15

10 10

5 5

–10 –8 –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 8 10 x –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 8 10 x
–5 –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.
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 Correct!
B The standard form is written with the terms in order from highest to lowest degree.
C The standard form is written with the terms in order from highest to lowest degree.
D Find the correct coefficient of the x-cubed term.

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 407 OBJ: 6-1.2 Classifying Polynomials
TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
2. ANS: A

Identify like terms. Rearrange terms to get like terms

= together.
= Combine like terms.

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

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OBJ: 6-1.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials NAT: 12.5.3.c
STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
3. ANS: 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.

Feedback
A Correct!
B You reversed the values of C(6) and C(11).
C You added all the terms. There is a minus sign before 0.65.
D 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 STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
4. ANS: D
y

–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 1 2 3 4 5 x
–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 How many times does the graph change direction? How many times does the graph
cross the x-axis?
B How many times does the graph change direction? How many times does the graph
cross the x-axis?
C How many times does the graph cross the x-axis?
D Correct!

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OBJ: 6-1.5 Graphing Higher-Degree Polynomials on a Calculator
TOP: 6-1 Polynomials
5. ANS: A

= Substitute the given values.

= Distribute.
= Simplify.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Check for algebra mistakes. Multiply every term in k(x) by –2.
C Check for algebra mistakes. Multiply every term in k(x) by –2.
D 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 When multiplying like bases, add the exponents.
C Don't forget to multiply the coefficients for each term.
D Correct!

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OBJ: 6-2.1 Multiplying a Monomial and a Polynomial NAT: 12.5.3.c
STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
7. ANS: A

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

Feedback
A Correct!
B Combine only like terms.
C Combine only like terms.
D 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 Correct!
B Multiply each of the terms in the first polynomial by each of the terms in the second
polynomial.
C First, multiply the coefficients. Then add the coefficients of like terms.
D First, multiply the coefficients. Then add the coefficients of like terms.

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 415 OBJ: 6-2.3 Application

NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 6-2 Multiplying Polynomials
9. ANS: A
 Write in expanded form.

Multiply the last two binomial factors.

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

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

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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 Pascal’s Triangle are 1, 4, 6, 4, and 1.

Feedback
A The variable term and number term exponents must add to 4.
B Correct!
C Use row 5 from Pascal's Triangle.
D Use the numbers from Pascal's Triangle as coefficients for each term.

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OBJ: 6-2.5 Using Pascal’s 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 Multiply both side lengths and the hypotenuse by 3y.
B The perimeter is the sum of all the side lengths.
C Correct!
D 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 Remember to include the remainder in the answer.
B Correct!
C Be careful when subtracting the terms.
D Remember to divide by the "–2".

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OBJ: 6-3.1 Using Long Division to Divide Polynomials NAT: 12.5.3.c
STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials
13. ANS: C
For , .
2 1 –9 10 Write the coefficients of the expression.
2 –14 Bring down the first coefficient. Multiply and add each
1 –7 –4 column.

Write the remainder as a fraction to get .

Feedback
A Multiply each column by the value 'a'.
B The value 'a' occurs in the divisor as 'x – a'.
C Correct!
D Begin synthetic division at the second coefficient.

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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 16
1 0 4 11

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

PTS: 1 DIF: Basic REF: Page 424 OBJ: 6-3.3 Using Synthetic Substitution
NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials
15. ANS: A
.

Substitute.

Use synthetic division.

–5 1 12 47 60
–5 –35 –60
1 7 12 0

The width can be represented by .

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

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NAT: 12.5.3.c TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials
16. ANS: B
Find by synthetic substitution.

Since , is a factor of the polynomial .

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

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OBJ: 6-4.1 Determining Whether a Linear Binomial is a Factor
NAT: 12.5.3.d STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials
17. ANS: C
Group terms.
= Factor common monomials from each group.
= Factor out the common binomial.
= Factor the difference of squares.

Feedback
A Watch your signs when factoring.
B Watch your signs when factoring.
C Correct!
D In the second group, factor out a negative number.

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 431 OBJ: 6-4.2 Factoring by Grouping
NAT: 12.5.3.d STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials
18. ANS: A
Factor out the GCF.

Write as a sum of cubes.

Factor.
=

Feedback
A Correct!
B Check the formula for the sum of cubes.
C In a sum of cubes, the plus and minus signs alternate.
D 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 are
factors of . Use either root and synthetic division to factor the polynomial. Choose the root .
 Write as a product.
Factor out –1 from the quadratic.
Factor the perfect-square quadratic.

Feedback
A Correct!
B After identifying the roots, use synthetic division to factor the polynomial.
C The graph decreases as x increases. How is this represented in the function?
D 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 DIF: Average REF: Page 432 OBJ: 6-4.4 Application

NAT: 12.5.3.d STA: 2A.2.A TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials
20. ANS: A
Rewrite the expression as a difference of cubes.
= Use .
= Simplify.
= Combine like terms.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Use the formula for factoring a difference of two cubes.
C Use the formula for factoring a difference of two cubes.
D Check your answer by multiplying the factors.

PTS: 1 DIF: Advanced NAT: 12.5.3.d TOP: 6-4 Factoring Polynomials

21. ANS: B
Factor out the GCF, 3x3.

Factor the quadratic.

Set each factor equal to 0.
Solve for x.

Feedback
A Set the GCF equal to zero.
B Correct!
C Set each factored expression equal to zero and solve.
 D Factor out the GCF first.

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OBJ: 6-5.1 Using Factoring to Solve Polynomial Equations STA: 2A.2.A
TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
22. ANS: 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 Correct!
B 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.
C If x – a is a factor of the equation, then a is a root of the equation.
D You reversed the operation signs of the factors.

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 439 OBJ: 6-5.2 Identifying Multiplicity
TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
23. ANS: A
Let x be the width in inches. The length is , 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 can’t 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 Correct!
B Remember to subtract 140 from both sides before finding a root.
 C Be careful using synthetic substitution.
D 6 is not a possible root.

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 440 OBJ: 6-5.3 Application

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 11
1 6
4 24 0
The remainder is 0, so 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 .

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

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OBJ: 6-5.4 Identifying All of the Real Roots of a Polynomial Equation
TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
25. ANS: A

(x + 2)(x – 7)(x  12 ) If r is a zero of , then is a factor of .

( – 5x – 14)(x  12 ) Multiply the first two binomials.
  2x  7
9 9
2
Multiply the trinomial by the binomial.
 Feedback
A Correct!
B If r is a zero of P(x), then (x – r), not (x + r), is a factor of P(x).
C The simplest polynomial with zeros r1, r2, and r3 is (x – r1)(x – r2)(x – r3).
D If r is a zero of P(x), then (x – r) is a factor of P(x).

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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 –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 8 10 x
–40

–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.

Feedback
A The polynomial is of degree 4, so there are 4 roots.
B Correct!
C Graph the equation to find the locations of the real roots.
D Set each factored expression equal to zero and solve!

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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.

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

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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.

Feedback
A 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.
B Correct!
C 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.
D 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.

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 447 OBJ: 6-6.4 Problem-Solving Application
TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
29. ANS: C

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.

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

PTS: 1 DIF: Advanced TOP: 6-6 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

30. ANS: A
The leading coefficient is –5, which is negative. The degree is 4, which is even.
So, as , – and as , – .

Feedback
A Correct!
 B The degree is the greatest exponent.
C For polynomials, the function always approaches positive infinity or negative infinity as
x approaches positive infinity or negative infinity.
D The degree is the greatest exponent.

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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.

Feedback
A The leading coefficient is positive if the graph increases as x increases and negative if
the graph decreases as x increases.
B 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.
C 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.
D Correct!

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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).

Feedback
A The leading coefficient is positive, so x should go to negative infinity as P(x) goes to
negative infinity.
B The y-intercept should be the same as the last term in the equation.
C The function is cubic, so should have 3 roots.
D Correct!

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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.

Feedback
A You reversed the values of the maximum and minimum.
B Correct!
C The constant is a positive number.
D You forgot to add the constant of the function to the calculator.

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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.

Feedback
A Correct!
B Find the x-value for the local maximum.
C Find the x-value for the local maximum.
D Find the x-value for the local maximum.
 PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 456 OBJ: 6-7.5 Application
TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions
35. ANS: A

To graph , translate the graph of up 2 units. This is a vertical translation.

Feedback
A Correct!
B f(x) + c represents a vertical translation of f(x).
C f(x) + c represents a vertical translation of f(x).
D 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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OBJ: 6-8.1 Translating a Polynomial Function
TOP: 6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
36. ANS: D
For a function g(x) that reflects f(x) across the y-axis:

+ 7 – 4x – 5

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

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OBJ: 6-8.2 Reflecting Polynomial Functions
TOP: 6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
37. ANS: A

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A Correct!
B The transformation is inside the function; this makes a horizontal transformation.
C The transformation is inside the function; this makes a horizontal transformation.
 D The function makes a different type of horizontal transformation.

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OBJ: 6-8.3 Compressing and Stretching Polynomial Functions
TOP: 6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
38. ANS: A

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

PTS: 1 DIF: Average REF: Page 462 OBJ: 6-8.4 Combining Transformations
TOP: 6-8 Transforming Polynomial Functions
39. ANS: D

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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A The transformation is f(x + 4), not f(x) + 4.
B The transformation is f(x + 4), not f(x) + 4.
C The transformation is a horizontal shift left.
D 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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A The transformed function is symmetric about the x-axis, so the transformation is not a
vertical shift.
B Correct!
C The x-intercepts are constant, so the transformation is not a horizontal shift.
D 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 –7 –21 –51 –93 –142

First differences 5 –14 –30 –42 –49 Not constant

Second differences –19 –16 –12 –7 Not constant
Third differences 3 4 5 Not constant
Fourth differences 1 1 Constant

The fourth differences are constant. A quartic polynomial best describes the data.

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A Correct!
B Check your work. The third differences are not constant.
C Check your work. The second differences are not constant.
D To find the differences in the y-values, subtract each y-value from the y-value that
follows it.

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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:

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

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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.

Feedback
A Correct!
B The quartic function is a more appropriate choice than the cubic function.
C The quartic function is a more appropriate choice than the quadratic function.
D The quartic function is a more appropriate choice than the exponential function.

PTS: 1 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.

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

NUMERIC RESPONSE

45. ANS: 16

PTS: 1 DIF: Average TOP: 6-3 Dividing Polynomials

46. ANS: 45
 PTS: 1 DIF: Advanced TOP: 6-5 Finding Real Roots of Polynomial Equations
47. ANS: 2

PTS: 1 DIF: Advanced TOP: 6-7 Investigating Graphs of Polynomial Functions