K X F X
K X F X
2. Write, in standard form, a degree-4 polynomial with real coefficients whose zeros are –1, 3,
and (5 – 2i). Show and explain all steps.
6
3. Solve the inequality −1 . Show and explain all steps. Write the solution set in
x−2
interval notation.
4. Give equations of all vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes (if any) for the following
two functions. Show and explain all steps.
x 2 −9 x2
(a) f x =
x−1 x3
1
(b) g x= 2
x −4x−60
5. Sketch the graph of f x = x1 x 2 −1 x 22 . Explain all steps, and in particular,
determine the end behavior of the graph as well as its behavior near each zero.
6. Identify the vertex, the y-intercept, and the x-intercepts (if any) of the graph of
f x =2x 26x−20 . Then use the above information to sketch the graph of the function.
Show all work.
7. Explain how one can see, without graphing, that the following function has a maximum
value. Then determine what this maximum value is, and for what value of the variable x it is
assumed. Show all work.
f x =−3x 25x−8
8. Based on the graph of f below, sketch the graphs of the following functions:
(a) g x= f x −2−1
(b) h x =−2f x
x
(c) k x= f
2
For each graph, explain how it is related to the graph of f.
9. Calculate the average rate of change of f x =x 3−5x2 from -1 to 4. Show all work.
10. Use the graph below to answer the following questions. Explain how your answer relates
to the graph.
(a) In what interval, or intervals, is f decreasing?
(b) What is the range of f?
4 2
11. Find the domain of the function f x =
x −9
. Explain your reasoning.
x2
12. Write the standard form of the equation of the circle for which the points (3, -1) and
(-7, 23) are at the opposite ends of a diameter. Show all steps of your work.
13. Write the slope-intercept equation of the straight line that contains the point (-7, 2) and is
perpendicular to the line whose equation is 3x5y=6 .