Vocabulary Review Unit 1A PreCalculus

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What is a mathematical relation that maps a set of input values to a set of output values such that each input value is mapped to exactly 1 output value?

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Function

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If a + bi is a non-real zero of a polynomial function, what is the term for its corresponding zero a - bi?

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Conjugate

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5

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How many zeros will a 6th degree polynomial have, regardless of type (real, non-real, multiplicity)?

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6

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Define a polynomial function.

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-7

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What does the term 'end behavior' refer to in polynomial functions?

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End behavior describes the behavior of the graph of a polynomial function as the input values approach positive or negative infinity.

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What is the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra?

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The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra states that every non-constant polynomial function has at least one complex root.

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

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The degree of a polynomial function indicates the maximum number of zeros (roots) it can have.