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Day 14 Polynomials

College Algebra 201 and 202 - Summer 2026

MTH 122 · COLLEGE ALGEBRA · DAY 14

Polynomials

✅ To-Do This Day

🎯 Learning Objectives (click to expand)
  • 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

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📄 Day 14 Guided Notes (blank)

🎬 Day 14 Videos

2 videos embedded below, plus external links.

1. Polynomial Functions Intro

2. Polynomials - End behaviour and Turning Points

External videos

📚 Required Reading

Chapter 5 Sections 2 and 3

✅ Completed Notes (Reference)

A worked-through copy of the guided notes — use after you've tried the videos to check your understanding.

📄 Day 14 Completed Guided Notes

Day 14 Polynomials - MTH122 201/202