Polynomial Review Topic 4-6

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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Classify the polynomial: 4x^2 + 2x - 1. What is its degree?

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This polynomial is a Trinomial and its degree is 2.

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How can you determine if the degree of a polynomial function is even or odd?

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You can determine if the degree is even or odd by looking at the end behaviors of the function.

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing on an interval if, as x increases, the value of the function also increases.

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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. If it is positive, the function rises to the right; if negative, it falls to the right.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables raised to non-negative integer powers and coefficients, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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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 expression.

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What is a binomial?

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What is a trinomial?

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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