Attributes of Polynomials

Determine the end behavior of the following polynomial graph.

• -x: Up

  x: Up

• -x: Down

  x: Up

• -x: Down

  x: Down

• -x: Up

  x: Down

Determine the end behavior of the following polynomial graph.

• -x: Up

  x: Up

• -x: Down

  x: Up

• -x: Down

  x: Down

• -x: Up

  x: Down

Classify the following polynomial by its name (Degree).

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

Classify the following polynomial by its name (Degree).

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

How many turning points does the following polynomial have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Classify the following polynomial by its name. (# of terms)

• Monomial

• Binomial

• Trinomial

When a polynomial is written in standard form, the coefficient of the first term is called the _____________.

• Boss coefficient

• Leading coefficient

• Best coefficient

• Greatest common coefficient

The following polynomial is written in standard form:
7x³ - 11x² + 8x - 5

• True

• False

What is the degree of the function graphed here?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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

Is the degree of the graphed polynomial even or odd?

• Odd

• Even