Algebra 2 Topic 3–Polynomial Functions

1. Classify –2x4 – x3 + 8x2 + 12 by degree.

a. quartic c. quadratic
b. quintic d. cubic
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c STA: A2.1.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: degree of a polynomial | polynomial function | standard form of a polynomial function

2. Classify 8x4 + 7x3 + 5x2 + 8 by number of terms.

a. trinomial c. polynomial of 5 terms
b. binomial d. polynomial of 4 terms
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c STA: A2.1.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: degree of a polynomial | polynomial function | standard form of a polynomial function

3. What is the graph of

a. y
c. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 2 4 x –4 –2 2 4 x
–2 –2

–4 –4
 b. y d. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 2 4 x –4 –2 2 4 x
–2 –2

–4 –4

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2

REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c STA: A2.1.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 3 Graph a Polynomial Function
KEY: polynomial function | end behavior | turning point

4. Graph and describe the end behavior.

a. y c. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 2 4 x –4 –2 2 4 x
–2 –2

–4 –4

T T
he end behavior is up and down. he end behavior is down and up.
 b. y d. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 2 4 x –4 –2 2 4 x
–2 –2

–4 –4

T T
he end behavior is down and up. he end behavior is up and down.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L4
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c STA: A2.1.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 3 Graph a Polynomial Function
KEY: polynomial function | end behavior | turning point

5. Graph . How many turning points are there?

a. y c. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 2 4 x –4 –2 2 4 x
–2 –2

–4 –4

There are two turning points. There are no turning points.

 b. y d. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 2 4 x –4 –2 2 4 x
–2 –2

–4 –4

T
There are two turning points. here are no turning points.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c STA: A2.1.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 3 Graph a Polynomial Function
KEY: polynomial function | end behavior | turning point

What is the degree of each monomial?

6. 7m6n5
a. 5 b. 11 c. 6 d. 7
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial

7. 5x6y3
a. 6 b. 9 c. 5 d. 3
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial

8. 5x7
a. 5 b. 35 c. 7 d. 12
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial
 9. –9
a. –8 b. 0 c. –10 d. –9
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial

Write the polynomial in standard form. Then name the polynomial based on its degree and
number of terms.

10. 4g – 5g3 + 9g2 – 6

a. 5g3 – 9g2 + 4g – 6; cubic trinomial
b. 9g3 – 5g2 + 4g – 6; quadratic binomial
c. –5g3 + 9g2 + 4g – 6; cubic polynomial
d. –6 + 4g + 9g2 – 5g3 ; cubic binomial
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial | polynomial | degree of a polynomial | standard form of a
polynomial | trinomial

11. 3x + 2x2 – 6
a. 3x – 6 + 2x2; not a polynomial
b. 3x + 2x2 – 6; cubic monomial
c. 2x2 + 3x – 6; quadratic trinomial
d. 2x2 + 3x – 6; fourth-degree binomial
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial | polynomial | degree of a polynomial | standard form of a
polynomial | binomial | trinomial

12. 2 – 11x2 – 8x + 6x2

a. –5x2 – 8x + 2; quadratic trinomial
b. –5x2 – 8x; quadratic binomial
c. –6x2 – 8x – 2; cubic polynomial
d. 6x2 – 8x + 2; cubic trinomial
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 1 Classify Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial | polynomial | degree of a polynomial | standard form of a
polynomial | trinomial
 What is the relative maximum and minimum of the function?

13.
a. The relative maximum is at (–1.53, 8.3) and the
relative minimum is at (1.2, –12.01).
b. The relative maximum is at (–1.53, 12.01) and the
relative minimum is at (1.2, –8.3).
c. The relative maximum is at (–1.2, 8.3) and the
relative minimum is at (1.53, –12.01).
d. The relative maximum is at (–1.2, 12.01) and the
relative minimum is at (1.53, –8.3).
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.BF.A.1
STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6| A2.5.7| A2.10.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 3 Graph a Polynomial Function
KEY: relative maximum | relative minimum

14.
a. The relative maximum is at (4, 28) and the relative minimum is at (–2, –80).
b. The relative maximum is at (–4, 80) and the relative minimum is at (2, –28).
c. The relative maximum is at (4, 80) and the relative minimum is at (–2, –28).
d. The relative maximum is at (–4, 28) and the relative minimum is at (2, –80).
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.1 Graph polynomial functions and show the key features of the graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.BF.A.1
STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6| A2.5.7| A2.10.1
TOP: 3-1 Example 3 Graph a Polynomial Function
KEY: relative maximum | relative minimum

Consider the leading term of each polynomial function. What is the end behavior of the graph?

15.
a. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is down and
down.
b. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is up and up.
c. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is up and
down.
d. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is down and
up.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.2 Predict the end behavior of polynomial functions by interpreting the leading coefficients
and degrees. NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c
STA: A2.1.1 TOP: 3-1 Example 2 Understand End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
KEY: polynomial | end behavior | turning point
16.
a. The leading term is . Since n is even and a is positive, the end behavior is down and
up.
b. The leading term is . Since n is even and a is positive, the end behavior is up and
down.
c. The leading term is . Since n is even and a is positive, the end behavior is up and up.
d. The leading term is . Since n is even and a is positive, the end behavior is down and
down.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.2 Predict the end behavior of polynomial functions by interpreting the leading coefficients
and degrees. NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c
STA: A2.1.1 TOP: 3-1 Example 2 Understand End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
KEY: polynomial | end behavior | turning point

17.
a. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is up and up.
b. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is down and
down.
c. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is up and
down.
d. The leading term is . Since n is odd and a is negative, the end behavior is down and
up.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.2 Predict the end behavior of polynomial functions by interpreting the leading coefficients
and degrees. NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1.a| HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c
STA: A2.1.1 TOP: 3-1 Example 2 Understand End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
KEY: polynomial | end behavior | turning point

18. Use the information below to sketch a graph of the polynomial function y = f(x).
 f(x) is positive on intervals and .
 f(x) is negative on intervals and .
 f(x) is increasing on intervals .
 f(x) is decreasing on interval .

ANS:
Sample graph:
 y

(–4, 0) (–2, 0) (3, 0)

–8 –6 –4 –2 O 2 4 6 x

PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions

OBJ: 3-1.3 Sketch graphs showing key features, given a verbal description.
NAT: HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.B.6| HSF.IF.C.7.C
TOP: 3-1 Example 4 Sketch the Graph from a Verbal Description
KEY: relative maximum | relative minimum | end behavior

19. A European company is selling a new brand of headphones. For h headphones sold, in thousands, a
profit of E(h) = –4h4 + 7h3 – 7h + 20, in ten thousands of Euros, will be earned. How much will be
earned in profit for selling 1,500 headphones?
a. 129,000 Euros c. 128,750 Euros
b. 534,000 Euros d. 744,000 Euros
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-1 Graphing Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-1.3 Sketch graphs showing key features, given a verbal description.
NAT: HSF.IF.B.4| HSF.IF.B.6| HSF.IF.C.7.C
TOP: 3-1 Example 5 Interpret a Polynomial Model
KEY: relative maximum | relative minimum | end behavior

20. A cylinder has a radius of 5x + 3 and a height of 4x + 2. Which polynomial in standard form best
describes the total volume of the cylinder? Use the formula for the volume of a cylinder.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L4

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 4 Write a Polynomial Function KEY: multiplying binomials

21. A sphere has a radius of 2x + 5. Which polynomial in standard form best describes the total surface
area of the sphere? Use the formula for the surface area of a sphere.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
 under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 4 Write a Polynomial Function KEY: multiplying binomials

What is a simpler form of the expression?

22. (2n2 + 5n + 3)(4n – 5)

a. 8n3 + 10n2 – 13n – 15 c. 8n3 – 10n2 + 37n – 15
b. 8n3 + 30n2 – 37n – 15 d. 8n3 + 13n2 – 10n – 15
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

23. (4k + 5)(3k2 – 4k – 4)

a. 12k3 – k2 – 36k – 20 c. 12k3 – k2 + 4k – 20
b. 12k3 + 31k2 – 4k – 20 d. 12k3 + 36k2 – k – 20
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

24. Are polynomial expressions closed under multiplication? Explain.

ANS:
Yes, polynomial expressions are closed multiplication. The product of two or more polynomials will
always be another polynomial.

PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 3 Understand Closure KEY: multiplying binomials

25. A machinist creates a washer by drilling a hole through the center of a circular piece of metal. If the
piece of metal has a radius of x + 10 and the hole has a radius of x + 6, what is the area of the washer?
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L4

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 4 Write a Polynomial Function

26. A square painting is surrounded by a frame. The outside edges of the frame are x inches in length and
there is a 4-inch border between the painting and the frame. What is the total area of the border?
 4

4 4

a. 16x – 64 c. x2 + 16x + 64
b. –16x – 64 d. –8x + 16
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 4 Write a Polynomial Function

What is the sum or difference?

27. 6x7 + 8x7

a. 14x7 b. –2x7 c. 14x14 d. 48x7
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial

28. 2x7 – 8x7

a. –6x14 b. 10x7 c. –16x7 d. –6x7
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial

29. 2y5 – 4y5

a. –2y10 b. –2y5 c. –8y5 d. 6y5
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial
30. Is the difference of two polynomials always a polynomial? Explain.

ANS:
Yes. Subtracting two polynomials cannot change the degree of any of the terms or generate terms that
are not monomials. Therefore, the difference of two polynomials always a polynomial.

PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 3 Understand Closure
KEY: monomial | degree of a monomial

Simplify the sum.

31. (2u3 + 6u2 + 3) + (2u3 – 7u + 6)

a. 9 – 7u + 6u2 + 4 u3 c. 0u3 – 7u2 + 6u – 9
b. 0u3 + 6u2 – 7u + 9 d. 4u3 + 6u2 – 7u + 9
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | standard form of a polynomial | trinomial

32. Are polynomial expressions closed under addition? Explain.

ANS:
Yes, polynomial expressions are closed addition. The sum of two or more polynomials will always be
another polynomial.

PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 3 Understand Closure KEY: polynomial

33. A biologist studied the populations of white-sided jackrabbits and black-tailed jackrabbits over a 5-
year period. The biologist modeled the populations, in thousands, with the following polynomials
where x is time, in years.

White-sided jackrabbits:
Black-tailed jackrabbits:

What polynomial models the total number of white-sided and black-tailed jackrabbits?
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L4

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
 TOP: 3-2 Example 4 Write a Polynomial Function
KEY: polynomial | trinomial | standard form of a polynomial

Simplify the difference.

34. (–7x – 5x4 + 5) – (–7x4 – 5 – 9x)

a. 2x4 + 2x + 8 c. –14x4 – 10x + 10
b. –14x4 + 10x + 10 d. 2x4 + 2x + 10
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | standard form of a polynomial | trinomial

35. (4w2 – 7w – 6) – (8w2 + 2w – 3)

a. –4w2 – 9w – 3 c. –4w2 – 5w – 9
b. 12w2 + 9w + 3 d. 12w2 – 5w – 9
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.1
TOP: 3-2 Example 1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | standard form of a polynomial | trinomial

Simplify the product.

36. 8p(–3p2 + 6p – 2)
a. –5p3 + 14p2 – 6p c. 14p2 – 6p – 5p3
b. 48p2 – 16p – 24p3 d. –24p3 + 48p2 – 16p
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4|
A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials

37. 2n(n2 + 3n + 4)
a. 2n3 + 6n2 + 8n c. 2n3 + 6n + 8
b. 2n3 + 3n + 4 d. n2 + 5n + 4
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4|
A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | trinomial | monomial

38. 5a2(3a4 + 3b + 2)
a. 8a4 + 8ab + 5a2 c. 15a6 + 15a2b + 10a2
b. 15a8 + 3b+ 10a2 d. 8a6 + 15a2b + 5a2
 ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4|
A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials
KEY: polynomial | monomial | trinomial

Simplify the product using the distributive property.

39.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

40.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

Simplify the product using a table.

41.
–3

–5

a. c.
b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

42.
–5

4
 a. c.
b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

Multiply the polynomials.

43.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

44. (3x – 7)(3x – 5)

a. 9x2 + 6x + 35 c. 9x2 – 36x – 35
b. 9x2 + 36x + 35 d. 9x2 – 36x + 35
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.1 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and understand that polynomials are closed
under these operations. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-2 Example 2 Multiply Polynomials KEY: multiplying binomials

45. The volume of a rectangular box with length x inches is given by V(x) = x3 + 3x2. The volume of a
sphere with radius x inches is shown in the graph below. When x = 2 inches, which volume is greater?
By about how much?

V(x)

50
Volume (cubic inches)

40

30

20

10

0 1 2 3 x
Radius of Sphere (in.)

a. sphere; about 14 in.3 c. cube; about 13 in.3

b. sphere; about 23 in.3 d. cube; about 23 in.3
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
 REF: 3-2 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
OBJ: 3-2.2 Compare a polynomial function represented algebraically with one represented
graphically. NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.A.1.B
TOP: 3-2 Example 5 Compare Two Polynomial Functions
KEY: polynomial | trinomial | standard form of a polynomial

Factor the polynomial.

46. 25w6 + 35w3

a. 5w2(5w4 + 7w) c. w3(25w3 + 35)
b. 5w3(5w3 + 7) d. 5(5w6 + 7w3)
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

47. 54c3d4 + 9c4d2

a. 9c3d2(d2 + 6c) c. 9c4d2(d2 + 6)
b. 9c3d2(6d2 + c) d. 9c4d2(6d2 + 1)
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

48.
a. 2x(x2 + 2x + 4) c. 2x(x2 + 2x + 8)
b. 2x(x + 2)(x + 4) d. 2x3 + 4x2 + 8x
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

49. A family is having a pool built in their backyard. If their yard is rectangular and measures 10x by 10x
and the pool is circular with a radius of 2x how much of the yard will be left over after the pool is
built? Write your answer in factored form.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities

OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

50. A sports team is building a new stadium on a rectangular lot of land. If the lot measures 7x by 7x and
the sports field will be 5x by 5x, how much of the lot will be left over to build bleachers on?
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities

OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
 TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

Use polynomial identities to multiply the expressions.

51. (2x – 6)2

a. 4x2 – 24x + 36 c. 4x2 + 36
b. 4x2 – 8x + 36 d. 4x2 – 12x + 36
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

52. (4x – 6y3)2

a. 16x2 – 24xy3 + 36y6 c. 16x2 + 36y6
b. 16x2 – 48xy3 + 36y6 d. 16x2 – 4xy3 + 36y6
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

53.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities

OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

What is a simpler form of the following expressions?

54. (7m2 – 5)(7m2 + 5)

a. 49m4 – 25 c. 49m2 – 25
b. 49m3 – 25 d. 49m4 + 25
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

55. (j + 7)(j – 7)
a. j2 + 14j – 49 c. j2 + 14j – 49
b. j2 – 14j – 49 d. j2 – 49
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

56. (2n + 2)(2n – 2)

a. 4n2 – 4 c. 4n2 + 2n – 4
b. 4n2 – 4n – 4 d. 4n2 + 4n – 4
 ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

57. (4p – 8)(4p + 8)

a. 16p2 + 64p + 64 c. 16p2 – 64
b. 16p2 – 64p – 64 d. 16p2 + 64
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4
TOP: 3-3 Example 2 Use Polynomial Identities to Multiply

Find the GCF of the terms of the polynomial.

58. 26x2 + 34x4

a. x2 b. 26x2 c. 2x4 d. 2x2
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

59. 48x6 + 6x2 – 26x3

a. 6x2 b. x2 c. 2x2 d. 2x6
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1 STA: A1.6.4| A1.6.2| A1.6.6
TOP: 3-3 Example 3 Use Polynomial Identities to Factor and Simplify

60. Prove the identity a3 – b6 = (a – b2)(a2 + ab2 + b4). Show your work and explain each statement.

ANS:
Sample answer:

Statements Reasons

(a – b2)(a2 + ab2 + b4) Write the right side of the original equation.

a(a2 + ab2 + b4)– b2(a2 + ab2 + b4) Use the Distributive Property.

a3 + a2b2 + ab4– (a2b2 + ab4 + b6) Multiply.

a3 + a2b2 + ab4– a2b2 – ab4 – b6 Distribute the –1 to clear the parentheses.

a3 – b6 Combine like terms.

PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities

OBJ: 3-3.1 Prove polynomial identities and use them to multiply and factor polynomials.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.APR.C.4| HSA.APR.C.5(+)
TOP: 3-3 Example 1 Prove a Polynomial Identity KEY: polynomial identity

Use the Binomial Theorem to expand the binomial.

61. What is the second term of ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem | expand

62.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem | expand

63.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem | expand

64.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem | expand

65. What is the fourth term of ?

a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
 Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem | expand

Use the Binomial Theorem to find the binomial expansion of the expression.

66.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSS.CP.B.9 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem

67.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSS.CP.B.9 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem

68.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSS.CP.B.9 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 5 Apply the Binomial Theorem KEY: Binomial Theorem

Use Pascal’s Triangle to expand the binomial.

69.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 4 Expand a Power of a Binomial KEY: Pascal's Triangle | expand

70.
a.
 b.
c.
d.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 4 Expand a Power of a Binomial KEY: Pascal's Triangle | expand

71.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 4 Expand a Power of a Binomial KEY: Pascal's Triangle | expand

72.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-3 Polynomial Identities
OBJ: 3-3.2 Expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem and coefficients determined by Pascal’s
Triangle. NAT: HSA.APR.C.5 STA: A2.5.1
TOP: 3-3 Example 4 Expand a Power of a Binomial KEY: Pascal's Triangle | expand

73. Divide by x – 2 using long division.

a. , R 32 c.
b. d. , R –36
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.1 Divide polynomial expressions using long division.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 1 Use Long Division to Divide Polynomials

74. Divide by x + 4 using long division.

a. , R –42 c.
b. d. , R 46
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.1 Divide polynomial expressions using long division.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 1 Use Long Division to Divide Polynomials

75. Divide by x + 4 using long division.

a. c. , R –232
b. , R 240 d.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
 OBJ: 3-4.1 Divide polynomial expressions using long division.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 1 Use Long Division to Divide Polynomials

76. Use synthetic division to find P(–2) for .

a. 52 b. 10 c. –20 d. –2
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 4 Use the Remainder Theorem to Evaluate Polynomials
KEY: synthetic division | remainder theorem

77. Is a factor of ? If it is, write as a product of two factors.

a. yes: c. yes:

b. yes: d. is not a factor of

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials

OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 5 Check Whether x - a Is a Factor of P(x)

78. Determine which binomial is not a factor of .

a. x + 4 c. x – 5
b. x + 3 d. 4x + 3
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 5 Check Whether x - a Is a Factor of P(x)

Divide using synthetic division.

79. Divide by ( ).
a. c. , R –20
b. d. , R 20
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 2 Use Synthetic Division to Divide by x - a KEY: synthetic division

80. Divide by ( ).
a. , R –6 c. , R 18
b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials

OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 2 Use Synthetic Division to Divide by x - a KEY: synthetic division
81. Divide by ( ).
a. c. , R –1680
b. d. , R 1680
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 2 Use Synthetic Division to Divide by x - a KEY: synthetic division

82. The polynomial expresses the volume, in cubic inches, of a shipping box, and the
width is ( ) in. If the width of the box is 15 in., what are the other two dimensions? (Hint: The
height is greater than the depth.)
a. height: 19 in. c. height: 19 in.
depth: 5 in. depth: 7 in.
b. height: 21 in. d. height: 21 in.
depth: 5 in. depth: 7 in.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L4 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 2 Use Synthetic Division to Divide by x - a KEY: synthetic division

83. Use synthetic division to find P(–2) for .

a. –2 b. 0 c. –36 d. 68
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials
OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.APR.A.1| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6 STA: A2.5.2
TOP: 3-4 Example 4 Use the Remainder Theorem to Evaluate Polynomials
KEY: synthetic division | remainder theorem

84. By the Remainder Theorem, if P(x) = x3 + x2 – 4x – 5 is divided by x – 2, then the remainder is P(2).
Fill in the blanks to verify.

 When P(x) is divided by x – 2, the remainder is –––––.

 P(2) = –––––.
 Is the Remainder Theorem verified? –––––

ANS: –1, –1, yes

PTS: 1 DIF: L2 REF: 3-4 Dividing Polynomials

OBJ: 3-4.2 Use synthetic division to rewrite rational expressions.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.D.6
TOP: 3-4 Example 3 Relate P(a) to the Remainder of P(x) ÷ (x – a)
KEY: synthetic division

What are all the real and complex solutions of the polynomial equation?

85.
a. c.
and 2, , and
b. d.
2, , and 2, , and
 ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros
KEY: sum of cubes | difference of cubes

86.
a. c.
, , and 6, , and
b. d.
, , and 6, , and
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros
KEY: sum of cubes | difference of cubes

87.
a. no solution c.
b. d.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

Find the real solutions of the equation by graphing.

88.
a. y
c. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 O 2 4 x –2 –1 O 1 2 x

–2 –2

–4 –4

0.82 0.82, –0.19

 b. y
d. y

4 4

2 2

–2 –1 O 1 2 x –2 –1 O 1 2 x

–2 –2

–4 –4

0, –0.82, 0.19 0, 0.82, –0.19

ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

89.
a. y
c. y

8 8

4 4

–8 –4 4 8 x –8 –4 4 8 x

–4 –4

–8 –8

no solution x=0
b. y
d. y

8 8

4 4

–8 –4 4 8 x –8 –4 4 8 x

–4 –4

–8 –8

x=4 x=2
 ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

90.
a. y
c. y

4 4

2 2

–2 –1 O 1 2 x –2 –1 O 1 2 x

–2 –2

–4 –4

–1.87, 1.07 0, 1.87, –1.07

b. y
d. y

4 4

2 2

–2 –1 O 1 2 x –4 –2 O 2 4 x

–2 –2

–4 –4

0, –1.87, 1.07 –1.87

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

91.
 a. y
c. y

4 8

2 4

–4 –2 O 2 4 x –4 –2 O 2 4 x

–2 –4

–4 –8

3 –3, 3
b. y
d. y

4 4

2 2

–4 –2 O 2 4 x –4 –2 O 2 4 x

–2 –2

–4 –4

–3 no solution
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

92. The dimensions in inches of a shipping box at We Ship 4 You can be expressed as width x, length x +
5, and height 3x – 1. The volume is about 7.6 ft3. Find the dimensions of the box in inches. Round to
the nearest inch.
a. 15 in. by 20 in. by 44 in. c. 15 in. by 20 in. by 45 in.
b. 12 in. by 17 in. by 35 in. d. 12 in. by 17 in. by 36 in.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 5 Solve Polynomial Equations

93. Over two summers, Ray saved $900 and $500. The polynomial represents his savings at
the beginning of the third year, where x is the growth factor. (The interest rate r is .) What is the
interest rate he needs to start the third year with $1600 in savings?
a. 1.1% b. 0.1% c. 8.4% d. 264%
 ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 5 Solve Polynomial Equations

94. The dimensions, in feet, of a portable kennel can be expressed as width x, length x + 7, and height
. The volume is 10,260 cubic inches. What are the portable kennel’s dimensions?
a. 19 inches by 11 inches by 10 inches c. 20 inches by 27 inches by 19 inches
b. 19 inches by 26 inches by 18 inches d. 27 inches by 34 inches by 26 inches
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 5 Solve Polynomial Equations
KEY: identify ways to rewrite expressions | polynomial function

What are the zeros of the function? What are their multiplicities?

95.
a. the numbers 1, –4, and 0 are zeros of multiplicity 2
b. the numbers –1, 4, and 0 are zeros of multiplicity 2
c. the numbers –1, 4, and 0 are zeros of multiplicity 1
d. the numbers 1, –4, and 0 are zeros of multiplicity 1
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.BF.A.1
STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6| A2.5.7| A2.10.1
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros KEY: multiple zero | multiplicity

96.
a. the numbers –1 and –3 are zeros of multiplicity 2; the number 0 is a zero of multiplicity 1
b. the number 0 is a zero of multiplicity 2; the numbers 1 and 3 are zeros of multiplicity 1
c. the numbers 0 and 1 are zeros of multiplicity 2; the number 3 is a zero of multiplicity 1
d. the number 0 is a zero of multiplicity 2; the numbers –1 and –3 are zeros of multiplicity 1
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.BF.A.1
STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6| A2.5.7| A2.10.1
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros KEY: multiple zero | multiplicity

What are all the real and complex solutions of each polynomial equation?

97.
a. 7 7 c. 7
 
5, 5 5,
 b. 7 d. no solution
5,

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

98.
a. 6, –6, 2, –2 c. 6, –6
b. 6, –2 d. no solution
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

99.
a. 4, –4, 2, –2 c. 4, –4
b. 4, –2 d. no solution
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.REI.A.11 STA: A2.5.3| A2.5.4| A2.5.5
TOP: 3-5 Example 3 Find Real and Complex Zeros

100. A company that manufactures cell phone cases models their profit with the function
P(n) = –2n3 + 32n2 – 64. Their profit P, in thousands of dollars, is a function of the number of cases
manufactured, n, in thousands. What is the range of the number of cases they should manufacture to
make a profit? Round values to the nearest hundred.
a. between 0 and 1,500
b. between 1,500 and 10,600
c. between 0 and 15,900
d. between 1,500 and 15,900
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.1 Identify the zeros of a function by factoring or using synthetic division.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7.C
TOP: 3-5 Example 4 Interpret the Zeros of a Function KEY: synthetic division | factoring

What are the zeros of the function? Graph the function.

101.
a. 2, –5 c. 0, 2, –5
 y y

12 24

8 16

4 8

–6 –4 –2 2 4 6 x –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 x
–4 –8

–8 –16

–12 –24

b. 0, –2, 5 d. 2, –5, –2
y y

24 24

16 16

8 8

–6 –4 –2 2 4 6 x –6 –4 –2 2 4 6 x
–8 –8

–16 –16

–24 –24

ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.2 Use the zeros of a polynomial function to sketch its graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.BF.A.1
STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6| A2.5.7| A2.10.1
TOP: 3-5 Example 1 Use Zeros to Graph a Polynomial Function

102.
a. 3, –3, –4 c. 3, –3, 4
 y y
40 40
32 32
24 24
16 16
8 8

–6 –3 3 6 x –6 –3 3 6 x
–8 –8
–16 –16
–24 –24
–32 –32
–40 –40

b. –3, 3, 4 d. –3, 3, –4
y y
40 40
32 32
24 24
16 16
8 8

–6 –3 3 6 x –6 –3 3 6 x
–8 –8
–16 –16
–24 –24
–32 –32
–40 –40

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2

REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.2 Use the zeros of a polynomial function to sketch its graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.1| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7| HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.BF.A.1
STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6| A2.5.7| A2.10.1
TOP: 3-5 Example 1 Use Zeros to Graph a Polynomial Function

103. What are the zeros of ? Which statement is true regarding the behavior of the
graph of f at each zero?
a. –4, 1; the graph has a turning point at –4 and crosses the x-axis at 1.
b. –4, 1; the graph crosses the x-axis at –4 and has a turning point at 1.
c. 4, –1; the graph crosses the x-axis at 4 and has a turning point at –1.
d. 4, –1; the graph has a turning point at 4 and crosses the x-axis at –1.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.2 Use the zeros of a polynomial function to sketch its graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7.C
 TOP: 3-5 Example 2 Understand How a Multiple Zero Can Affect a Graph
KEY: multiple zero | multiplicity

104. What values of x are solutions to the inequality 4x3 – 10x2 – 6x > 0? Use a graph to solve.
a. c.

b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-5.2 Use the zeros of a polynomial function to sketch its graph.
NAT: HSA.SSE.A.2| HSA.APR.B.3| HSF.IF.C.7.C
TOP: 3-5 Example 6 Solve a Polynomial Inequality by Graphing
KEY: polynomial inequality

Find all the zeros of the equation.

105.
a. 4, 5, i c. 4, 5, –5, i,
b. 4, –5, d. 5, –5, i,
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L4
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

106.
a. c.
, ,1 , , –1
b. d.
, –1 , ,1
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Rational Root Theorem

107.
a. c.
, ,1 ,1
b. d.
, , –1 , , –1
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
 KEY: Rational Root Theorem

108.
a. 2, , , c. 2, , ,0
b. 2, d. ,
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

109.
a. 5, , , c. 5, , ,0
b. 5, d. ,
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L4
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

110.
a. , 2, ,3 c.
, 3, ,
b. , 3, 0 d.
, 3, ,
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L4
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

111.
a. c.

b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
 KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

112.
a. 5, 3, –3, i, c. 3, –3, i,
b. 5, 3, i d. 5, –3,
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

113.
a. 1, 2, i c. 2, –2, i,
b. 2, –2 d. 1, –2,
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

114. Find the rational roots of .

a. 2, 6 b. –6, –2 c. –2, 6 d. –6, 2
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 1 Identify Possible Rational Solutions KEY: Rational Root Theorem

115. Use the Rational Root Theorem to list all possible rational roots of the polynomial equation
. Do not find the actual roots.
a. –8, –1, 1, 8 c. 1, 2, 4, 8
b. –8, –4, –2, –1, 1, 2, 4, 8 d. no possible roots
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 2 Use the Rational Root Theorem KEY: Rational Root Theorem

Find the roots of the polynomial equation.

116.
a. c.

b. d.
 ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots KEY: Rational Root Theorem

117.
a. c.
, , –5 , –5
b. d.
, ,5 , ,5
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots KEY: Rational Root Theorem

118.
a. –3 ± 5i, –4 c. –3 ± i, 4
b. 3 ± 5i, –4 d. 3 ± i, 4
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots KEY: Rational Root Theorem

How many roots do the following equations have?

119.
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 5
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra | roots

120.
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 5
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra | roots

Find all of the roots of the equation.

121.
a.  c. 
b.  d. 1 ,2
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8| HSN.CN.C.9| HSA.APR.B.3
STA: A2.1.5 TOP: 3-6 Example 3 Find All Complex Roots
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra | roots

122. What is the equation of a quadratic function y = f(x) with two irrational zeros, and , where c
is a rational number?

ANS:
y = x2 – c

PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.1 Extend polynomial theorems and identities to find the real and complex solutions of
polynomial equations.
NAT: HSN.CN.C.8(+)| HSN.CN.C.9(+)| HSA.APR.B.2| HSA.APR.B.3
TOP: 3-6 Example 4 Irrational Roots and the Coefficients of a Polynomial
KEY: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra | Irrational Roots

123. Find a quadratic equation with roots –1 + 4i and –1 – 4i.

a. c.
b. d.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L4
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.2 Write polynomial functions using conjugates. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 5 Write Polynomial Functions Using Conjugates
KEY: Conjugate Root Theorem

3
124. A cubic polynomial with rational coefficients has the roots and 8 . Find one additional root.
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.2 Write polynomial functions using conjugates. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 5 Write Polynomial Functions Using Conjugates
KEY: Conjugate Root Theorem

125. A polynomial equation with rational coefficients has the roots . Find two additional
roots.
a. c.
b. d.
 ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.2 Write polynomial functions using conjugates. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 5 Write Polynomial Functions Using Conjugates
KEY: Conjugate Root Theorem

126. Find a third-degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients that has roots –4 and 2 + i.
a. c.
b. d.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-6 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
OBJ: 3-6.2 Write polynomial functions using conjugates. NAT: HSN.CN.C.7| HSN.CN.C.8
TOP: 3-6 Example 5 Write Polynomial Functions Using Conjugates
KEY: Conjugate Root Theorem

127. Are the polynomial functions graphed below even or odd?

Graph I Graph II

y y
24 24

12 12

–2 –1 O 1 2 x –2 –1 O 1 2 x
–12 –12

–24 –24

a. Graph I: even c. Graph I: even

Graph II: even Graph II: odd
b. Graph I: odd d. Graph I: odd
Graph II: odd Graph II: even
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.1 Recognize even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic equations.
NAT: HSF.BF.B.3 TOP: 3-7 Example 1 Identify Even and Odd Functions From Their Graphs
KEY: even functions | odd functions

128. Are the polynomial functions given below even, odd, or neither?

Function I Function II

a. Function I: neither c. Function I: even

Function II: odd Function II: odd
b. Function I: odd d. Function I: neither
 Function II: even Function II: even
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.1 Recognize even and odd functions from their graphs and algebraic equations.
NAT: HSF.BF.B.3 TOP: 3-7 Example 2 Identify Even and Odd Functions From Their Equations
KEY: even functions | odd functions

129. How does the graph of the function f(x) = (x – 15)3 + 4 differ from the graph of its parent cubic
function?
a. The graph has been translated left 4 units and down 15 units.
b. The graph has been translated right 4 units and down 15 units.
c. The graph has been translated right 15 units and up 4 units.
d. The graph has been translated left 15 units and up 4 units.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k). NAT: HSF.BF.B.3
TOP: 3-7 Example 5 Apply a Transformation of a Cubic Function
KEY: transformations | cubic functions

What is the equation of with the given transformations?

130. Compare function to b(x) graphed below. Which function has a greater stretch factor?
How many times greater is it?

b(x)
6

–6 –4 –2 2 4 6 x
–2

–4

–6

a. c.
a(x), as great b(x), as great
b. b(x), 3x as great d. a(x), 3x as great
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: L4
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k).
NAT: HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.IF.C.8| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.B.3 STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6
TOP: 3-7 Example 4 Identify a Transformation
131. horizontal translation right 10 units and vertical translation down 12 units
a. c.
b. d.
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k).
NAT: HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.IF.C.8| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.B.3 STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6
TOP: 3-7 Example 4 Identify a Transformation

132. vertical stretch by a factor of 8, horizontal shift 2 units to the right, vertical shift 7 units down
a. c.
b. d.

ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: L3

REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k).
NAT: HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.IF.C.8| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.B.3 STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6
TOP: 3-7 Example 4 Identify a Transformation

133. vertical compression by a factor of , horizontal shift 7 units to the left, reflection across the x-axis
a. c.

b. d.

ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: L4

REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k).
NAT: HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.IF.C.8| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.B.3 STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6
TOP: 3-7 Example 4 Identify a Transformation

134. How many real zeros does have?

a. 0 c. 1
b. 3 d. 2
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L2
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k).
NAT: HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.IF.C.8| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.B.3 STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6
TOP: 3-7 Example 3 Graph Transformations of Cubic and Quartic Parent Functions

135. What are all the real zeros of ?

a. c.
b. d.
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: L3
REF: 3-7 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
OBJ: 3-7.2 Identify the effect on the graphs of cubic and quartic functions of replacing f(x) with f(x)
+ k, kf(x), f(kx) and f(x + k).
NAT: HSF.IF.C.7.c| HSF.IF.C.8| HSF.IF.C.9| HSF.BF.B.3 STA: A2.1.5| A2.5.5| A2.5.6
TOP: 3-7 Example 3 Graph Transformations of Cubic and Quartic Parent Functions