MATH 1111 - College Algebra: 4.2 Graphing Polynomial Functions

At the end of this section students will be able to:

• Determine the end behavior of a polynomial function
• Determine the behavior at zeros of the graph of a polynomial function
• Sketch the graph of a polynomial function

3.1 Graphs of Polynomials

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 235-245

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 246

Answers to practice exercises can be found on pages 250-253.

Graphs of Polynomial Functions (tutorial): West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 35)

Finding the End Behavior of a Polynomial Function:

Sketching the Graph of Polynomial Functions: