Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions (pp. 422 – 477)
It is the goal of the instructor that the students will:
·         classify polynomials by degree and number of terms
·         add, subtract, multiply and evaluate polynomials
·         graph a polynomial by hand and on the graphics calculator
·         compute the cubic or quartic regression or interpolation equation for a set of data and use it to make predictions
·         identify a cubic or quartic pattern in a table of data
·         identify the local and absolute minimums/maximums, turning points, roots, and end behavior model of a polynomial equation
·         solve a polynomial equation by factoring (including factoring by grouping and factoring the sum or difference of two perfect cubes), synthetic division, graphing, and by substitution of a variable
·         divide polynomials by long division and synthetic division
·         apply the factor theorem and remainder theorem in polynomial division
·         apply the location principle, multiplicity of roots, rational root theorem, and the fundamental theorem of Algebra in solving polynomial equations