Outcomes
        In this lesson you will learn 
        - to find the equation of a polynomial function from using known points on the function 
 
        
By the end of this section students will be able to:
        - analyze relations, functions and their graphs 
 
          - use tables and graphs as tools to interpret expressions 
 
          - analyze and solve polynomial, rational, irrational, absolute value and trigonometric equations 
 
          - analyze and solve polynomial, rational, irrational and absolute inequalities 
 
          - model real-world phenomena with a variety of functions/relations 
 
          - determine the equations of polynomial and rational functions 
 
          - factor polynomial equations
 
        
Prerequisites
        To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following: 
        
        - how to solve a system of equations 
 
          - how to work with matrices on the TI-83 calculator 
 
          - how to solve polynomial equations using a variety of techniques 
 
          - how to sketch graphs of polynomial functions