Polynomial Graphs Vocabulary

All possible x or input values.

• intercept

• domain

• range

• end behavior

Range

• all possible y or output values.

• all possible x or input values.

• greatest y-value over the entire domain of the graph.

• the x-values for which the y-values are increasing.

The greatest y-value over the entire domain of the graph.

• increasing interval

• positive interval

• absolute max

• range

Relative Minimum

• The smallest y-value in a particular section of a graph.

• The x-values for which the graph is below the x-axis.

• The smallest y-value over the entire domain of the graph.

• The x-values for which the y-values are decreasing.

The x-values for which the y-values are increasing.

• Relative Maximum

• Increasing Interval

• Positive Interval

• End Behavior

X-intercepts (select all that apply)

• intersects the x-axis

• intersects the y-axis

• y = 0

• x = 0

A function involving only non-negative powers of x.

• polynomial function

• end function

• multiple function

• standard function

Degree of a Polynomial

• What is going on at the ends of a graph.

• all possible x or input values.

• The exponents of the variables are given in descending order.

• The highest exponent of a function when it is in standard form.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

The greatest y-value in a particular section of a graph.

• Negative Interval

• Relative Maximum

• Degree

• Absolute Maximum

Absolute Minimum

• The x-values for which the y-values are decreasing.

• The smallest y-value in a particular section of a graph.

• The exponent of each variable.

• The smallest y-value over the entire domain of the graph.