Unit 2: Polynomial Equations Review

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What is a polynomial equation?

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A polynomial equation is an equation that involves a polynomial expression, which is a mathematical expression consisting of variables raised to whole number powers and coefficients.

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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 polynomial expression.

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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 is the standard form of a polynomial?

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What is the range of a polynomial function?

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The range of a polynomial function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be factored?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors, which are polynomials of lower degrees.

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What is a root of a polynomial?

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A root of a polynomial is a value of x that makes the polynomial equal to zero.

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How do you find the roots of a polynomial?

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Roots can be found by factoring the polynomial, using the quadratic formula, or applying numerical methods.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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What transformation does y = -x^2 make to the parent function y = x^2?

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It flips the graph of the parent function over the x-axis.