Algebra 2 Polynomial Functions 3.1, 3.5

Front

What is a polynomial function?

Back

Front

What is the degree of a polynomial?

Back

Front

How do you determine the number of possible zeros of a polynomial?

Back

The number of possible zeros of a polynomial is equal to its degree. For example, a polynomial of degree 4 can have up to 4 possible zeros.

Front

What is a leading coefficient?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between the degree of a polynomial and the number of turns in its graph?

Back

The maximum number of turns in the graph of a polynomial function is one less than its degree. For example, a polynomial of degree 4 can have at most 3 turns.

Front

What are real zeros of a polynomial?

Back

Front

How do you find the factors of a polynomial?

Back

To find the factors of a polynomial, you can use methods such as factoring by grouping, synthetic division, or applying the Rational Root Theorem.

Front

What is the significance of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra?

Back

Front

How do you determine the number of real zeros from a polynomial's graph?

Back

The number of real zeros can be determined by counting the x-intercepts of the graph of the polynomial.

Front

What is the process for solving a quadratic equation?

Back