Analyzing Polynomials Review

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What is a polynomial?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be in factored form?

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How do you find the roots of a polynomial?

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

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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How do you determine the maximum number of turns of a polynomial function?

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What are zeros of a polynomial?

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Zeros of a polynomial are the values of the variable that make the polynomial equal to zero. They are also known as roots.

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient's sign?

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

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How do you factor a polynomial?

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To factor a polynomial, look for common factors, use grouping, or apply special factoring techniques such as difference of squares or perfect square trinomials.