Evlpep Practice
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‘polynomial function f(x) = Sx — 20°.
Concept Check 2. Complete the synthetic substitution shown at
the right Desrbe each step ofthe process,
3. Deseribe the graph of a canstant function.
Sit Chack Decide whether each funtion ca polynomial function. lf, use thetic
‘substitution to evaluate the function when x= —1
4.40) = V5 — x B far teers
6 fa) =6"- De 7. fG) = 14 — 212? + Set
Describe the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function by
‘completing the statements fix) + 7 as.x—+—m and flx)+ 2 as x-> tm,
8. fla) = — Sx 9. fls) = x8 - 3 +2
Wf =s+2 we fe)——2 43x41 =
25 The total revenne (actual and projected) from home video
ted States From 1985 19 2008 can be modeled by
R= 18 ~ 767 + 10991 + 2600
Where Ris the revenne (in millions of dollars) and ris the number of years since
1985. Graph the function. Source: The Wal Set Jura Almanac
rentals ia the
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PRACTICE ann APPLICATI
Q Decide whether the function is @ polynomi
‘function. If it is, write the funetion in standard form and state the degree, type,
and leeging coefficient.
15. f)= 12-5 WWA)=w+ZN4+9 A Saste
WIG KVE+2-5 19. fa)=x—3r2=- 28 m0. fl)= 2
WjJO)aL e+ — 2B s=W— iste 29. fe) 362-3 as
26. fe) = 602 +3
2 sQ)=3P-a* 25. =e
a : ‘Use sirect substitution to evaluate the polynomial
function for the given value of x.
W.f0) =2P 45244485
=4 30. fir)= 2 —P + 1x
34 7G) = 5-884 ent 32 sO)=2 438-251
33. 40) = 11s - 6? #2, 2 fO)ad +7,
BSF) TE HO + aye 10 36, fly) = x 4B 46x 2
2 8. fi)=29 44 SP axe
6.2. Gvoluating and Graphing Polynomial Functions