8.1: Attributes of Polynomials

What is a polynomial?

• The highest exponent

• The point where a curve changes directions

• An expression with multiple terms

• A single number

Classify the following polynomial by its name (Degree).

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

Classify the following polynomial by its name (Degree).

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

Classify the following polynomial by its name (Degree).

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

What is a degree?

• An expression with multiple terms

• The highest exponent

• The point where a curve changes directions

• A single variable

What is the degree of the following polynomial?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the degree of the following polynomial?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the degree of the following polynomial?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is a turning point?

• The highest exponent

• An expression with multiple terms

• A single variable

• The point where a curve changes directions

How many turning points does the following polynomial have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3