Polynomials Degree and Leading Coefficients

Simplify this polynomial:

n - 10 + 9n - 3

• -3

• 9n - 3

• n

• 10n - 13

Simplify this polynomial:

3x² - x + 2 - 5x² + 8x - 5

• 8x² + 9x + 7

• -2x² + 7x - 3

• 2x² + 7x - 3

• 5x² - 3

Which is an example of a cubic binomial?

• x³ + 5

• x² + 3

• x² + 5x - 6

• 5x³

Is the leading coefficient positive or negative? Why?

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

Is the leading coefficient positive or negative? Why?

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

Is the leading coefficient positive or negative? Why?

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

Select the two descriptions that best describe the polynomial FUNction's graph.

• Even degree

• Odd degree

• Positive leading coefficient

• Negative leading coefficient

Select the two descriptions that best describe the polynomial FUNction's graph.

• Even degree

• Odd degree

• Positive leading coefficient

• Negative leading coefficient

Select the two descriptions that best describe the polynomial FUNction's graph.

• Even degree

• Odd degree

• Positive leading coefficient

• Negative leading coefficient

Select the two descriptions that best describe the polynomial FUNction's graph.

• Even degree

• Odd degree

• Positive leading coefficient

• Negative leading coefficient