Section 3.2: Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs

1. Determine the degree, coefficients, and leading term of a given polynomial function.
2. Given a graph of a function, determine whether the function could be a polynomial function.
3. Determine the end behavior of a given polynomial function.
4. Given a factored polynomial function \(P\), determine the roots / zeros / horizontal intercepts of the polynomial function.
5. Given the graph of a polynomial function \(P\), determine the roots / zeros / horizontal intercepts of the polynomial function.
6. Sketch the graph of a given polynomial function using the method in the grey box at the bottom of page 259 of Stewart, Redlin, and Watson.