MATH 1150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Coefficient

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Polynomial functions: x-intercepts in a polynomial are zeros(roots) C is a zero of a polynomial if p(c)=0 x2 x 6. Split the function in two and factor: ( 2 4. Because (x-2) is in both terms, it is a common factor, so: x x2 4. 2 is a factor and -2, but 2 occurs twice: this is called multiplicity of 2. 2 is a factor with multiplicity 2, -2 is a factor multiplicity 1. Even and odd multiplicities decide the action of the graph at the zero: either crossing or bouncing/touching at that x value: can be further simplified into (x-2)(x+2) so: = x3 2 2 4 + 8 x2 2 4 2. 2 x ( 2 (x (x (x) Cross at x=3; bounce at x= 7. ) 3 5 + 7 4 (x f have a zero in [1,2]? x. = 2 3 7 2 1 x.

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