Answer:
Part A
1. A third degree polynomial has exactly three zeros. This is because its highest power (or degree) is 3. Ray would only be correct in saying that a polynomial can have 4 zeros if it is a 4th degree polynomial. Since in this case, a 4rd degree polynomial is being discussed, Kelsey is correct.
2. Function chosen: g(x) = (x + 2)(x - 1)(x - 2)
End behaviour: x —> ∞, g(x) —> ∞
x —> - ∞, g(x) —> -∞
Zeros/x intercepts of the function: -2, 1, 2
y intercept: g(x) = (x + 2)(x - 1)(x - 2)
g(x) = (0 + 2)(0 - 1)(0 - 2)
g(x) = (2)(-1)(-2)
g(x) = 4
3. See Graph 1
Part B
4. f(x) = (x + 5)(x + 3)
Direction: opens upward
Zeros/x intercepts: -5, -3
y intercept: 15
5. See graph 2
Part C
You can draw the roller coaster yourself using the graphs below