Polynomial functions can be categorized as even or odd, based on the degree of the polynomial.  They have a number of common characteristics based upon their classification.

Resources:

• Notes:Properties of Polynomial functions

Assignment:

• p. 114 #1-9, C1, C2  *11, 12 

Things you should be able to do after today

• identify a polynomial function from its equation and / or graph
• explain the role of the leading coefficient and the constant term with respect to the graph
• be able to generalize rules of graphing odd or even degree functions
• solve a problem by modeling a situation using a polyomial function and analyzing the graph