14. Graphs of Polynomials
The number of “peaks/valleys” for a
graph of a polynomial is at most n – 1,
where n is the degree of the polynomial
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19. Strategy for Graphing Polynomials
• Find x-intercepts (set y=0)
– Use factoring / Zero Product Property
• Make a sign test with x-intercepts
• Find y-intercepts
• Think of End Behavior
• Find a few additional points
• Plot points and sketch graph