5-4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions
4
3
2
4. f (x) = –4x
+ 5x
+ 2x
+ 3x + 1
SOLUTION:
Make a table of values.
Plot the points on the coordinate plane and connect them by a smooth curve.
Determine the consecutive integer values of x between which each real zero of each function located.
Then draw the graph.
4
3
2
6. f (x) = –x
+ x
+ 2x
+ x + 1
SOLUTION:
The changes in sign indicate that there are zeros between 2 and 3 and at –1.
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