IM2 Semester #1 Final Exam 24-25

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What is a decreasing interval in a function?

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A decreasing interval is a range of x-values where the function's output (y-values) decreases as x increases.

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How do you find the zeros of a polynomial function?

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The zeros of a polynomial function are the x-values where the function equals zero. They can be found by factoring the polynomial or using the quadratic formula.

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What is a quadratic trinomial?

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A quadratic trinomial is a polynomial of degree 2 that has three terms, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.

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What does it mean for a graph to be vertically compressed?

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A vertical compression occurs when the y-values of a function are multiplied by a factor less than 1, making the graph flatter.

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What is the general form of a quadratic function?

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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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How do you determine the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the leading term. If the leading coefficient is positive and the degree is even, the ends of the graph rise; if odd, one end rises and the other falls.

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What is the difference between a binomial and a trinomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, while a trinomial has three terms.

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How do you identify the degree of a polynomial?

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