ALG2 4.1 - Polynomial Functions & End Behavior

Front

What is the predicted end behavior of the polynomial function y=-2x^4+3x-1?

Back

The predicted end behavior is down on both ends.

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A function with degree 3 is called what?

Back

Cubic.

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What is the standard form of the polynomial 7x - 125 - 6x^4 + 14x^2?

Back

-6x^4 + 14x^2 + 7x - 125.

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What is the standard form of the polynomial 9x^2 + 5x + 27 + 2x^3?

Back

2x^3 + 9x^2 + 5x + 27.

Front

If f(x) = 4x^3 + 5x^2 - 3, what is f(-2)?

Back

f(-2) = -15.

Front

What is the degree of the polynomial function y = 3x^5 - 2x^3 + x - 7?

Back

The degree is 5.

Front

What does the leading coefficient of a polynomial determine about its end behavior?

Back

The leading coefficient determines whether the ends of the graph go up or down.

Front

What is the standard form of a polynomial?

Back

The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of degrees.

Front

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

Back

The end behavior is up on both ends.

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

Back

The end behavior is down on the left and up on the right.