Successive Differences in Polynomials

When the 1st differences are constant, the given values have a ________________ relationship.

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• linaer

When the 2nd differences are constant, the relationship is _________________.

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• linaer

This graph depicts a ________________ relationship.

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• quartic

This graph depicts a ________________ relationship.

• linear

• quadratic

• exponential

• quartic

What are the constant 1st differences, and the relationship of these ordered pairs?

• +8, so it is linear

• -8, so it is linear

• +2, so it is linear

• +8, so it is quadratic

Find f(2) if f(x) = 2x²- 5x

• 6
• -6
• -2
• 2

Identify the degree of 4x³ - 5x² + 2x - 1.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the degree of the expression 2x² - 5?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Identify the degree of the expression

3x - 2

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A polynomial consisting of 1 term is known as a...

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

• Astronomial