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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Lial - College Algebra 13th Edition
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If the given term is the dominating term of a polynomial function, what can we conclude about each of the following features of the graph of the function? (a) domain (b) range (c) end behavior (d) number of zeros (e) number of turning points 10x7

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Identify the dominating term of the polynomial function, which is given as \$10x^{7}\(. This term determines the overall behavior of the polynomial for very large or very small values of \)x$.
For (a) domain: Recall that polynomial functions are defined for all real numbers, so the domain is all real numbers, \((-\infty, \infty)\), regardless of the dominating term.
For (b) range: Since the dominating term is \$10x^{7}\(, an odd-degree term with a positive leading coefficient, the range will be all real numbers, \((-\infty, \infty)\), because the function will take on very large positive and negative values as \)x$ becomes large in magnitude.
For (c) end behavior: Analyze the dominating term \$10x^{7}$. Because the degree is odd and the leading coefficient is positive, as \(x \to \infty\), \(f(x) \to \infty\), and as \(x \to -\infty\), \(f(x) \to -\infty\). This describes the end behavior of the polynomial.
For (d) number of zeros and (e) number of turning points: The maximum number of real zeros is equal to the degree of the polynomial, which is 7. The maximum number of turning points is one less than the degree, so up to 6 turning points. The dominating term sets these maximum possible values, but the actual number depends on the specific polynomial.

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Dominating Term of a Polynomial

The dominating term of a polynomial is the term with the highest degree, which determines the overall shape and behavior of the graph for large values of x. In this case, 10x⁷ is the dominating term, meaning the polynomial behaves like 10x⁷ as x approaches infinity or negative infinity.
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Domain and Range of Polynomial Functions

The domain of any polynomial function is all real numbers since polynomials are defined everywhere. The range depends on the degree and leading coefficient; for odd-degree polynomials like x⁷, the range is all real numbers because the graph extends infinitely in both positive and negative directions.
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End Behavior, Zeros, and Turning Points

The end behavior of a polynomial is determined by the leading term: for 10x⁷, as x → ∞, f(x) → ∞, and as x → -∞, f(x) → -∞. The maximum number of zeros is equal to the degree (7), and the maximum number of turning points is one less than the degree (6), reflecting the possible changes in direction of the graph.
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