Matching Polynomials to Graphs

Matching Activity

Use your knowledge about zeros, multiplicity, and end behavior to match graphs with functions.

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Match Graph With the Equation

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1) \(f(x)=-(x+3)(x+2)(x-1)(x-1)\)

2) \(f(x)=(x+3)(x+2)(x-1)\)

3) \(f(x)=(x-3)(x+2)(x-1)\)

4) \(f(x)=-(x+3)(x+2)(x-1)\)

5) \(f(x)=-(x+3)(x+3)(x-1)(x-1)\)

6) \(f(x)=-(x-3)(x+2)(x-1)\)

7) \(f(x)=\dfrac{3}{4} (x+3)(x-1)\)

8) \(f(x)=(x+3)(x+2)(x-1)(x-1)\)

9) \(f(x)=(x+3)(x+2)(x-1)(x-1)\)

10) \(f(x)=\dfrac{3}{4} (x+3)\)

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