Day 14 Polynomials
MTH 122 401 and 402 - Fall 2026
MTH 122 · COLLEGE ALGEBRA · DAY 14
Polynomials
✅ To-Do This Day
- Watch the Day 14 videos below
- Submit HW 14 Sections 5.2 & 5.3: Power and Polynomial Functions HW 14 Sections 5.2 and 5.3 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions — ⏰ Due Monday, October 19th 11:59pm
Learning Objectives
- Identify power functions.
- Identify end behavior of power functions.
- Identify polynomial functions.
- Identify the degree and leading coefficient of polynomial functions.
- Recognize characteristics of graphs of polynomial functions.
- Use factoring to find zeros of polynomial functions.
- Identify zeros and their multiplicities.
- Determine end behavior.
- Understand the relationship between degree and turning points.
- Graph polynomial functions.
📝 Guided Notes
Print or open digitally and fill in as you watch the videos.
🎬 Day 14 Videos
2 videos embedded below, plus external links.
1. Polynomial Functions Intro
2. Polynomials - End behaviour and Turning Points
3. Video 2 6min34sec
4. Video 3 Practice exercises solutions 19min49sec
📚 Required Reading
✅ Completed Notes (Reference)
A worked-through copy of the guided notes — use after you've tried the videos to check your understanding.