Polynomial Graphs - Characteristics

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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 does the degree of a polynomial indicate?

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How do you find the zeros of a polynomial?

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What is the range of a polynomial function?

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

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The leading term determines the end behavior of the polynomial graph. If the leading coefficient is positive, the graph rises to the right; if negative, it falls to the right.

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What is a polynomial of degree 2 called?

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What is the difference between a polynomial and a rational function?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be factored?

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What is the vertex of a quadratic function?

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