AP PreCalculus Unit 1 Review

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What is a polynomial function?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to have a hole in its graph?

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What is a vertical asymptote?

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How do you find the coefficient of a specific term in a polynomial expansion?

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What is the significance of the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression. It determines the polynomial's end behavior, the number of roots, and the maximum number of turning points in its graph.

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What does it mean for a function to be concave up?

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A function is concave up on an interval if its second derivative is positive on that interval. This means that the graph of the function is shaped like a cup, and the slope of the tangent line is increasing.

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What does it mean for a function to be concave down?

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A function is concave down on an interval if its second derivative is negative on that interval. This indicates that the graph of the function is shaped like a frown, and the slope of the tangent line is decreasing.

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How do you determine the average rate of change of a function?

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What is the relationship between the roots of a polynomial and its graph?

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What is a rational function?

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