Question

Make a general statement about information is revealed by an unfactored polynomial compared to a factored polynomial

Answer 1

Sketch a graph ofeach function. For graphs b through e, identify the information revealed by the unfactored polynomial compared to the factored polynomial.

Answer 2

A factored polynomial will reveal the solutions of the function because of the fact that you can set the different factors equal to 0.

An unfactored polynomial will not allow you to find the solutions, however it is easier to differentiate in case you wanted to find the turning points.

For your answer though, i recommend you just write about how a factored polynomial will reveal the solutions. (By the way, solutions are where the equation crosses the x-axis.)

Best of luck!