Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Polynomials? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. A non-polynomial is hiding in this list. Which is it?
f(x) = x4 − 53x − 1
y = 3x2 3x1 – 6
f(s) = s + 1
Q. Which polynomial will always point up to the left and down on the right?
f(x) = -15x4 +3x2 + 7x + 3
f(s) = x5 + 2x
y = -15x2 – 7
y = x4
y = -4x3 − 2
Q. What is the remainder from dividing y = 2x5 + 4x3 – x + 1 by (x + 2)?
-96
-93
-85
-99
-90
Q. Is (x – 2) a factor of 4x3 – 3x2 – 8x – 4?
Yes
No
Maybe
So
Gesundheit
Q. Which of these polynomials could be a fifth-degree polynomial?
A polynomial with no real zeros.
A polynomial with five complex zeros.
A polynomial with one real and four complex zeros.
A polynomial with a graph that is entirely below the x-axis.
A polynomial with two real and three complex zeros.
Q. What are the possible roots of f(x) = 3x2 – x + 3?
±1, ±2, ±4
±1
Q. What are the possible roots of f(x) = x4 – 3x3 + 15x2 − 3x + 4?
±1, ±2, ±4
±1
Q. What are the possible roots of f(x) = -4x3 – x + 4?
±1, ±2, ±4
±1
Q. What are the possible roots of f(x) = -x4 – 3x + 1?
±1, ±2, ±4
±1
Q. What are the possible roots of f(x) = 3x2 + 4x + 1?
±1, ±2, ±4
±1