Polynomial Functions Review Worksheet KEY
Problems 1 through 6 refer to the following functions:
, 
, 
, 
1. Determine the maximum number of relative extrema for each polynomial.
f: 3, g: 4, h: 3, p: 2
2. Determine the number of possible positive and negative zeros for each polynomial.
, 
, 
, 
|
|
f |
g |
h |
p |
|
pos |
3 or 1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
neg |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 or 1 |
3. Determine whether each polynomial is even, odd, or neither.
f: neither, g: odd, h: even, p: neither
4. List the possible rational zeros for each polynomial.
5.
Find the zeros of 
.
6.
Graph 
.
7.
Graph 
and determine its
asymptotes.
is a slant (oblique)
asymptote
is a vertical
asymptote
8.
Graph 
and determine its
asymptotes.
is a horizontal
asymptote
is a vertical
asymptote and 
is a discontinuity
9.
Solve 
.
(45 is an extraneous
root)
10.
Solve 
.
11.
Solve 
to the nearest
hundredth.
Solve graphically
to find
12.
Decompose 
into partial
fractions.
13.
Decompose 
into partial
fractions.
