8/28/23 – Three Tips to Turn Polynomials into Graphs

Summary: Today we learned about how to tell certain characteristics of a graph given its polynomial function.

1. Rule #1
   • Negative Leading Coefficient -> Right arm goes down.
   • Positive Leading Coefficient -> Right arm goes up.
2. Rule #2
   • Odd Degree Polynomial -> Opposite End Behavior
   • Even Degree Polynomial -> Same End Behavior
3. Rule #3
   • The number of bumps is less than the degree

See some examples below…

Homework: none