Math 108-05 Quiz 3 Name___________________________________________________

8 Oct 2013

McKenzie

1. For the following polynomial, identify each of the items given:

P(x) = -2x(x - 1)(x+2)²

Degree:

Leading coefficient:

Roots:

Multiplicity of each root:

y-intercept:

2. Find two more values, f(a) and f(b), where a and b are values of x midway between the roots.

3. Using pencil, sketch the polynomial function, with attention to shape, and labeling of roots, y-intercept, and the two points you found in part 2.