Multiplicity and Graphing a Radical Function
Channel: Andrew Misseldine
Date: 2020-12-04

In this video, we review the topic of multiplicity of a polynomial function and illustrate some general strategies for determining the behavior of a function near its x-intercepts, particularly when the multiplicities are rational numbers. We combine this with techniques of determining the end behavior to  graph algebraic functions involving rational exponents from a pre-calculus perspective. 

This is lecture 48 (part 3/3) of the lecture series offered by Dr. Andrew Misseldine for the course Math 1050 - College Algebra at Southern Utah University. A transcript of this lecture can be found at Dr. Misseldine's website or through his Google Drive at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jf-zn3nDH554HzHs4vNG_ZAgvLXWbAG7/view

This lecture is based upon general college algebra curriculum and not based upon an individual textbook. With that said, this lecture series is influenced by many great college algebra textbook on the market, namely Sullivan's, Stewart's, OpenStax's, McKeague's, Stitz-Zeager's, and many others. Please post any questions you might have below in the comment field and Dr. Misseldine (or other commenters) can answer them for you. Please also subscribe for further updates.