Graphing Polynomials
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Question 1 of 3
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Graph`y=(4x-10)/(x-3)`Hint
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Division of Polynomials
$$\mathsf{\frac{P}{Divisor}=Quotient+\frac{R}{Divisor}}$$where $$\mathsf{P}$$ is the Polynomial and $$\mathsf{R}$$ is the RemainderLong Division
Use long division when a polynomial is divided by a binomialGeneral Form of a Hyperbola
`y=a/(x-h)+k`Asymptotes: `y=k` and `x=h`This polynomial can be written in the General Form of a Hyperbola and then graphed as a hyperbola.First, divide the fraction using Long Division.Substitute components into the formula$$\mathsf{P}$$(Polynomial) `=` `4x-10` $$\mathsf{Divisor}$$ `=` `x-3` `=` 
Next, solve for the quotientFirst term of the quotient:Divide the first term of the Polynomial by the first term of the Divisor. Place this above the Polynomial`4xdividex` `=` `4` 
Multiply `4` to the divisor. Place this under the Polynomial`4``(x-3)` `=` `4x-12` 
Subtract `4x-12` and write the difference one line below
Since `2` cannot be divided by the divisor anymore, it is left as a remainderThis also means that the expression at the very top is the QuotientCombine and substitute the components into the Division of Polynomials formula$$\mathsf{P}$$(Polynomial) `=` `4x-10` $$\mathsf{Divisor}$$ `=` `x-3` $$\mathsf{Quotient}$$ `=` `4` $$\mathsf{Remainder}$$ `=` `2` $$\mathsf{\frac{P}{Divisor}}$$ `=` $$\mathsf{Quotient+\frac{R}{Divisor}}$$ Division of Polynomials $$\frac{4x-10}{x-3}$$ `=` $$4+\frac{2}{x-3}$$ Substitute `y` `=` $$\frac{2}{x-3}+4$$ Notice that this expression is in the General Form of a Hyperbola and hence can be graphed as a hyperbolaIdentify components of the Hyperbola`y` `=` `a/(x-h)+k` `y` `=` `2/(x-3)+4` `a` `=` `2` `h` `=` `3` `k` `=` `4` Graph the asymptotes`x=h` becomes `x=3`
`y=k` becomes `y=4`
Use sample points to help on graphing the curvesFirst point using `x=2`:`y` `=` `2/(x-3)+4` `y` `=` `2/(2-3)+4` Substitute `x=2` `y` `=` `2/(-1)+4` `y` `=` `-2+4` `y` `=` `2` Second point using `x=4`:`y` `=` `2/(x-3)+4` `y` `=` `2/(4-3)+4` Substitute `x=4` `y` `=` `2/(1)+4` `y` `=` `2+4` `y` `=` `6` Plot the points `(2,2)` and `(4,6)`
Finally, graph the curves over the sample points. Make sure that these curves come close but never intersect the asymptotes.
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Question 2 of 3
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Graph`y=(2+3x)/(x-1)`Hint
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Division of Polynomials
$$\mathsf{\frac{P}{Divisor}=Quotient+\frac{R}{Divisor}}$$where $$\mathsf{P}$$ is the Polynomial and $$\mathsf{R}$$ is the RemainderLong Division
Use long division when a polynomial is divided by a binomialGeneral Form of a Hyperbola
`y=a/(x-h)+k`Asymptotes: `y=k` and `x=h`This polynomial can be written in the General Form of a Hyperbola and then graphed as a hyperbola.First, divide the fraction using Long Division.Arrange the terms in descending order of powers, then substitute components into the formula$$\mathsf{P}$$(Polynomial) `=` `2+3x` `=` `3x+2` $$\mathsf{Divisor}$$ `=` `x-1` `=` 
Next, solve for the quotientFirst term of the quotient:Divide the first term of the Polynomial by the first term of the Divisor. Place this above the Polynomial`3xdividex` `=` `3` 
Multiply `3` to the divisor. Place this under the Polynomial`3``(x-1)` `=` `3x-3` 
Subtract `3x-3` and write the difference one line below
Since `5` cannot be divided by the divisor anymore, it is left as a remainderThis also means that the expression at the very top is the QuotientCombine and substitute the components into the Division of Polynomials formula$$\mathsf{P}$$(Polynomial) `=` `3x+2` $$\mathsf{Divisor}$$ `=` `x-1` $$\mathsf{Quotient}$$ `=` `3` $$\mathsf{Remainder}$$ `=` `5` $$\mathsf{\frac{P}{Divisor}}$$ `=` $$\mathsf{Quotient+\frac{R}{Divisor}}$$ Division of Polynomials $$\frac{3x+2}{x-1}$$ `=` $$3+\frac{5}{x-1}$$ Substitute `y` `=` $$\frac{5}{x-1}+3$$ Notice that this expression is in the General Form of a Hyperbola and hence can be graphed as a hyperbolaIdentify components of the Hyperbola`y` `=` `a/(x-h)+k` `y` `=` `5/(x-1)+3` `a` `=` `5` `h` `=` `1` `k` `=` `3` Graph the asymptotes`x=h` becomes `x=1`
`y=k` becomes `y=3`
Use sample points to help on graphing the curvesFirst point using `x=0`:`y` `=` `5/(x-1)+3` `y` `=` `5/(0-1)+3` Substitute `x=0` `y` `=` `5/(-1)+3` `y` `=` `-5+3` `y` `=` `-2` Second point using `x=2`:`y` `=` `5/(x-1)+3` `y` `=` `5/(2-1)+3` Substitute `x=2` `y` `=` `5/(1)+3` `y` `=` `5+3` `y` `=` `8` Plot the points `(0,-2)` and `(2,8)`
Finally, graph the curves over the sample points. Make sure that these curves come close but never intersect the asymptotes.
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Question 3 of 3
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Graph`P(x)=x^3-2x^2-19x+20`Hint
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Use long division when a polynomial is divided by a binomialFactor Theorem
factor `(P(x))/(x-a)` only if `P(a)=0`Since the polynomial is in cubic form, we can graph it by finding its zeroes then sketching the curve along.First, factor out the polynomial completely using Factor TheoremTry out numbers that divide to the constant term which is `20` as the value of `a` then substitute into the polynomial`20` can be divided by: `+-` `1,2,4,5,10,20`Trying out `a=2`:`P(x)` `=` `x^3-2x^2-19x+20` `P(a)` `=` `a^3-2a^2-19a+20` Replace `x` with `a` `P(2)` `=` `2^3-2(2)^2-19(2)+20` Substitute `a=2` `=` `8-2(4)-38+20` `=` `8-8-38+20` `=` `-18` Since `P(2)≠0`, `(x-2)` is not a factor of the polynomialTrying out `a=1`:`P(x)` `=` `x^3-2x^2-19x+20` `P(a)` `=` `a^3-2a^2-19a+20` Replace `x` with `a` `P(1)` `=` `1^3-2(1)^2-19(1)+20` Substitute `a=1` `=` `1-2(1)-19+20` `=` `1-2-19+20` `=` `0` Since `P(1)=0`, `(x-1)` is the first factor of the polynomialFind the second factor using Long Division.Substitute components into the formula$$\mathsf{P}$$(Polynomial) `=` `x^3-2x^2-19x+20` $$\mathsf{Divisor}$$ `=` `x-1` `=` 
Next, solve for each term of the quotientFirst term of the quotient:Divide the first term of the Polynomial by the first term of the Divisor. Place this above the Polynomial`x^3dividex` `=` `x^2` 
Multiply `x^2` to the divisor. Place this under the Polynomial`x^2``(x-1)` `=` `x^3-x^2` 
Subtract `x^3-x^2` and write the difference one line below
Drop down `-19x` and repeat the process to get the second term of the quotient
Second term of the quotient:Divide the first term of the bottom expression by the first term of the Divisor. Place this above the Polynomial`-x^2dividex` `=` `-x` 
Multiply `-x` to the divisor. Place this one line below`-x``(x-1)` `=` `-x^2+x` 
Subtract `-x^2+x` and write the difference one line below
Drop down `20` and repeat the process to get the third term of the quotient
Third term of the quotient:Divide the first term of the bottom expression by the first term of the Divisor. Place this above the Polynomial`-20xdividex` `=` `-20` 
Multiply `-20` to the divisor. Place this under the Polynomial`-20``(x-1)` `=` `-20x+20` 
Subtract `-20x+20` and write the difference one line below
Since `r=0` and cannot be divided anymore, the quotient is `x^2-x-20`So far, we have factored the polynomial as `(x-1)``(x^2-x-20)`Factor out the polynomial further by applying cross method`(x-1)(x^2-x-20)`
`(x-1)(x+4)(x-5)`Notice that in this form, we can easily get the zeroes of the cubic curve.Find the zeroes of the curve by equating the factorised polynomial to `0` and solving each value of `x``(x-1)(x+4)(x-5)` `=` `0` First `x` value:`x-1` `=` `0` `x-1` `+1` `=` `0``+1` Add `1` to both sides `x` `=` `1` Second `x` value:`x+4` `=` `0` `x+4` `-4` `=` `0` `-4` Subtract `4` from both sides `x` `=` `-4` Third `x` value:`x-5` `=` `0` `x-5` `+5` `=` `0` `+5` Add `5` to both sides `x` `=` `5` Hence, the zeroes will be at `x=1,-4,5`
Finally, graph the cubic curve over the zeroes. Note that since the coefficient of the `x^3` term is positive, the curve should start from the bottom left