Polynomial Functions and Graphs Pre-Test

What is the degree of the polynomial function f(x) = x² - 2x - 8?

• 2

• 1

• -2

• -8

Is the degree of the polynomial function f(x) = x² - 2x - 8 even or odd?

• Even

• Odd

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial function f(x) = x² - 2x - 8?

• 1

• 2

• -2

• -8

Is the leading coefficient of the polynomial function f(x) = x² - 2x - 8 positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative

Is the degree of the polynomial function even or odd?

• Even

• Odd

Is the leading coefficient of the polynomial function positive or negative

• Negative

• Positive

Which two sentences describe the end behavior for the polynomial function?

• As x approaches negative infinity, f(x) approaches negative infinity.

• As x approaches positive infinity, f(x) approaches negative infinity.

• As x approaches negative infinity, f(x) approaches positive infinity.

• As x approaches positive infinity, f(x) approaches positive infinity.

How many real zeros does the polynomial function have?

• 3

• 1

• 0

• 4

What is the correct table of values of "good" points for the polynomial function f(x) = x³ - 3x² + 5?

• {(0, 5), (1, 3), (2, 1), (3, 5)}

• {(0, 6), (1, 4), (2, 2), (3, 6)}

• {(0, 4), (1, 2), (2, 0), (3, 4)}

• {(1, 5), (2, 3), (3, 1), (4, 5)}

What are the real zeros of the polynomial function f(x) = x³ - 3x² + 5?

• x = -1.1, y = 0

• x = -2, y = 0

• x = 0, y = 0

• x = -1.9, y = 0