Up to 5-2 Factored Form and zeros of Polynomials

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What is the classification of a polynomial with a degree of 4 and two terms?

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quartic binomial

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Describe the end behavior of a polynomial function with a leading coefficient that is negative and an even degree.

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Both ends of the graph fall.

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How do you write a polynomial in standard form?

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Arrange the terms of the polynomial in descending order of their degrees.

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What is the classification of a polynomial with a degree of 5?

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Quintic Polynomial

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be completely factored?

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A polynomial is completely factored when it is expressed as a product of its linear factors and irreducible polynomials.

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What are the zeros of a polynomial?

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The values of x for which the polynomial equals zero.

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How can you find the zeros of a polynomial given its factored form?

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Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient in a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient determines the end behavior of the polynomial function.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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A polynomial is in standard form when it is expressed as a sum of terms in descending order of degree.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.