(AA) Unit 3 FINAL (Fall 2024)

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What is a polynomial function?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to have a factor?

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How do you find the remainder of a polynomial when divided by a linear factor?

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What is the significance of finding zeros of a polynomial?

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What is the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra?

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What is a complex root?

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

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The degree of a polynomial indicates the maximum number of roots it can have. For example, a polynomial of degree 4 can have up to 4 roots, which may be real or complex.

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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 its leading term. If the leading coefficient is positive, the function rises to the right; if negative, it falls to the right. The degree also affects whether it rises or falls to the left.

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What is a turning point in the context of polynomial functions?

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What is the difference between a local maximum and a local minimum?

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A local maximum is a point where the function value is higher than all nearby points, while a local minimum is a point where the function value is lower than all nearby points.