Polynomial Functions

What is the degree of a polynomial function?

• The degree of a polynomial function is the lowest power of the variable in the function.

• The degree of a polynomial function is the highest power of the variable in the function.

• The degree of a polynomial function is the sum of all the powers of the variables in the function.

• The degree of a polynomial function is always equal to zero.

What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial function?

• The leading coefficient of a polynomial function is always 1.

• The leading coefficient of a polynomial function is the coefficient of the term with the lowest degree.

• The leading coefficient of a polynomial function is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

• The leading coefficient of a polynomial function is always negative.

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function?

• The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the constant term of the polynomial.

• The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the x-intercepts of the polynomial.

• The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the vertex of the polynomial.

• The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial.

What is the multiplicity of zeros in a polynomial function?

• The multiplicity of zeros in a polynomial function refers to the number of zeros in the function.

• The multiplicity of zeros in a polynomial function refers to the sum of the zeros in the function.

• The multiplicity of zeros in a polynomial function refers to the average of the zeros in the function.

• The multiplicity of zeros in a polynomial function refers to the number of times a particular zero appears as a root of the polynomial.

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What is the highest power of the variable in a polynomial function called?

• coefficient

• exponent

• constant

• degree

What does the leading coefficient determine in a polynomial function?

• Number of terms and symmetry

• Degree and behavior

• Exponent and constant term

• Roots and intercepts

How can you determine the end behavior of a polynomial function?

• By analyzing the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial function.

• By calculating the average rate of change of the polynomial function.

• By graphing the polynomial function.

• By finding the x-intercepts of the polynomial function.

What is the degree of a constant function?

• 1

• 0

• 2

• 3

What is the leading coefficient of a linear function?

• 2

• 0

• -1

• 1

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What is the end behavior of a quadratic function?

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