Polynomial Functions Vocabulary Review

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What determines the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree and the sign of the leading coefficient.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What does it mean if a polynomial has an even degree?

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If a polynomial has an even degree, its end behavior will be the same in both directions (either both up or both down).

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What does it mean if a polynomial has an odd degree?

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If a polynomial has an odd degree, its end behavior will go in opposite directions (one end up and the other down).

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How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial with a positive leading coefficient and an even degree?

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The end behavior will be up on both ends.

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial with a negative leading coefficient and an odd degree?

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The end behavior will be down on the left and up on the right.

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The degree of the polynomial is 3.

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The predicted end behavior is down on both ends.

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient in determining end behavior?

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The sign of the leading coefficient indicates whether the ends of the polynomial will rise or fall.