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Unit 1 Test Part B

The document outlines a Unit 1 Test with various sections assessing Knowledge & Understanding, Application, Thinking and Inquiry, and Communication related to polynomial functions. It includes specific questions on polynomial characteristics, transformations, and rates of change, as well as criteria for grading. The test emphasizes the importance of justifying answers and proper mathematical communication.

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Unit 1 Test Part B

The document outlines a Unit 1 Test with various sections assessing Knowledge & Understanding, Application, Thinking and Inquiry, and Communication related to polynomial functions. It includes specific questions on polynomial characteristics, transformations, and rates of change, as well as criteria for grading. The test emphasizes the importance of justifying answers and proper mathematical communication.

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Unit 1 Test: Part B

**Please keep in mind, the 10 marks from the Google Form will count towards Knowledge & Understanding!**

KU: /10 + /12 TI: /8 COMM: /5 APP: /15

Knowledge and Understanding:


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1. For 𝑓(𝑥 ) =− 6𝑥 + 3𝑥 − 8𝑥 + 4:

a. Explain why the polynomial function cannot be even. [1K]


The Degree of the polynomial 5, which is odd

b. Determine algebraically if the polynomial is even, odd or neither. Justify your answer. [2K]

c. Determine the end behaviours. Justify your answer. [2K]

𝑥 → − ∞, ______________________ 𝑥 → ∞, ______________________

It starts within quadrant 2 and ends in quadrant 4

d. Determine domain and range. Justify your answer for the range. [2K]

This is because it is an odd function that continues to reach


both negative and positive infinity.
2. Determine the family of 7th degree polynomials with zeroes at x = 2 and x = -4, a double root at x = 5 and
an inflection point at x = 8. [2K]

1
3. For 𝑦 =− 2
𝑓(2𝑥 + 10) + 1:
4
a. Determine the transformed function for 𝑦 = 𝑥 . [1K]

b. Determine the mapping function. [2K]

Application:
2
4. The height of the ball, ℎ(𝑡), in meters, of a ball at t seconds, is given by ℎ(𝑡) =− 2. 3𝑡 + 7𝑡 + 8.

a. Determine the rate of change for the first 3 secs. [2A]

b. Determine the rate of change at 2 secs. [2A]

a. Explain what the rate of change in a) represents. [1A]

It represents the average velocity of the ball


5. A polynomial function is represented in the table of values:

a. Determine the degree of the polynomial. [2A]

b. Determine the leading coefficient. [2A]

The leading Co-efficient is -4

6. A 6th degree polynomial function has a zero at -6, a double root at 4 and an inflection point at 0.

a. Determine the member that passes through (10, -5760). [3A]

y=a(x+6)(x-4)^2(x)^3

-5760a(10+6)(10-4)^2(10^3)
a=-0.01
y=0.01(x+6)(x-4)^2(x)^3
b. Sketch the member on the grid. Remember to label your important points. [3A]

Thinking and Inquiry:


𝑛 2
7. For the function 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 (2𝑥 + 1) (𝑥 − 1), the value of the constant finite differences is 8640.
Determine the value of n. Show all your work. [3T]

f(x)=3x^n(4x^2+4x+1)(x-1)
! = 12x^n+3
n! = 8640/12
= 720
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8. The function 𝑦 = 𝑥 is transformed such that:
● (-2, -8) becomes (-3, 28)
● (1, 1) becomes (3, 1)
Determine the equation of the transformed function. [5T]

Communication:
9. Explain why an odd degree polynomial function has no absolute maximum OR minimum. [2C]

Proper mathematical communication. [3C]


Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
(3 marks) (2.5 marks) (2 marks) (1.5 marks)

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