1. 9/24 Warm Up 1) If (-5,-3) is a point on an odd function, name another point on the function. What if f was an even function? 2) For the following function: a) Sketch it without the use of the calculator b) Describe the Transformation c) Is the function even, odd, or neither? d) What are the Domain and Range? e) For what values is the function Increasing? Decreasing? 3) Divide:

2. Agenda Warm Up Test 1C – done by the end of this week! H.W. Questions Objective 3.2 Notes: Polynomials Functions of Higher Degree and Division Partner Activity How do black holes happen? (Chopping Polynomials)

3. Objective 3.2: Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree and Division Notes 9/24

4. A. Finding the Zeros of a Polynomial Function by factoring Ex 1] Find all Real Zeros of:

5. B. Dividing Polynomials 1) Review: Basic Long Division We write the answer as: We check the answer by making sure that:

6. 2) Polynomial Division Ex 1] ( ) ( )

7. Ex 2]

8. Try On Your Own: 1) 2)

9. C. Synthetic Division Ex 1] Now, divide with Synthetic Division: ( ) ( )

10. Ex 3]

11. Try On Your Own: Divide Using Synthetic Division: 1) 2)

12. Ex 1.] Use synthetic division to find the function value: f(3) Ex 2.] Use synthetic division to find the function value f(-5) D. The Remainder Theorem

13. Staple your work together with names on top and hand into the H.W. bin. 1) 2) Ticket Out the Door: Partner Activity Problem #1 Partner A  Long Division Partner B  Synthetic Division Check that your answers match!!! Problem #2 Partner A  Synthetic Division Partner B  Long Division Check that your answers match!!!

14. Homework Test 2A corrections and Practice 2B