Flashcard Review A2 mid chapter 3

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What is the degree of a polynomial function?

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What does it mean for a function to have even degree?

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A polynomial function has an even degree if the highest power of the variable is an even number. This typically results in the function having the same end behavior as x approaches positive and negative infinity.

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What does it mean for a function to have odd degree?

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A polynomial function has an odd degree if the highest power of the variable is an odd number. This typically results in the function having opposite end behavior as x approaches positive and negative infinity.

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How do you determine the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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What is the difference between two polynomials?

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How do you factor a polynomial completely?

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What is the sum of two polynomials?

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What is a polynomial?

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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