Math 3 Flashcard #14 - S1

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What is the degree of the polynomial f(x) = -3x^4 + x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 1?

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4

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What is the name of a polynomial with two terms?

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Binomial

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State the maximum number of turns the graph of f(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x - 10 could make.

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2

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What is the name of a polynomial with three terms?

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Trinomial

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What are the roots of the polynomial function y = (x + 2)(x - 7)^3?

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-2, 7 (multiplicity 3)

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What is a polynomial?

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A mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial f(x) = -3x^4 + x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 1?

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-3

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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A polynomial is in standard form when its terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.

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What does the term 'multiplicity' refer to in polynomial roots?

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Multiplicity refers to the number of times a particular root appears in a polynomial.