1.Divide x4 + x - 1 by x - 1 and write the division statement.

2. What is the purpose of division of polynomials?

3. Factor 4x3 + 4x2 - x - 1. 11.

4. Describe the graph of f(x) = - (x + 3)(x - 4)(x - 3)2 under the following headings (show all calculations to support your answers): a) x- and y-intercept(s) b) end behaviours 12.

5. Describe the graph of f(x) = x4 - 7x2 - 6x under the following headings (show all calculations to support your answers): c) x- and y-intercept(s) d) end behaviours