M3 Vocab 7 - 3/16

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Degree of a polynomial:

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highest exponent

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Asymptote:

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A line that the function cannot cross.

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Points of discontinuity:

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Set the unsimplified denominator = 0 and solve.

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Difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation has an equal sign.

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Asymptotes determined by the denominator of a function:

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vertical

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Asymptotes determined by the degree of the numerator vs. denominator:

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horizontal

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Parts of algebraic expressions separated by + sign

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terms

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Coefficient definition

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Number in front of a variable or radical

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4

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Leading coefficient of 3x² - 5x⁴ + 7

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-5