LT4a Review

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8, -5, -12

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4

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(0, 125)

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Select a polynomial whose zeros are 0, -5, 9 (multiplicity of 2), -2 (multiplicity of 3), 4 and degree 8.

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Positive

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Define a polynomial function.

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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 expression.

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Explain what a zero of a polynomial is.

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What does it mean for a zero to have multiplicity?

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Multiplicity refers to the number of times a particular zero appears as a root of the polynomial. A zero with an even multiplicity will touch the x-axis, while a zero with an odd multiplicity will cross the x-axis.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a polynomial function?

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