ZEROS OF POLYNOMIALS

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What is a polynomial?

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What are the zeros of a polynomial?

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The zeros of a polynomial are the values of x for which the polynomial evaluates to zero. They are also known as roots or x-intercepts.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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What is a completely factored polynomial?

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What does it mean for a root to have multiplicity?

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How do you find the possible rational zeros of a polynomial?

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What is an x-intercept?

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An x-intercept is a point where the graph of a function crosses the x-axis. At this point, the value of y is zero.

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What is the relationship between zeros and factors of a polynomial?

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

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree. It affects the end behavior of the polynomial's graph.

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What is the difference between a root and a zero?

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A root and a zero refer to the same concept: the value of x that makes the polynomial equal to zero.