Analyzing Polynomial Functions

The video tutorial explains how to analyze a polynomial function by organizing its terms in descending order based on their degree. It covers identifying the degree of the polynomial, which is determined by the term with the highest degree, and the leading coefficient, which is the coefficient of this term. The tutorial also discusses the maximum number of real zeros, equivalent to the polynomial's degree, and the maximum number of turns, which is the degree minus one.

What is the first step in analyzing a polynomial function?

• Finding the roots

• Identifying the constant term

• Arranging terms in descending order

• Calculating the derivative

Which term should be placed first when arranging a polynomial in descending order?

• The term with the highest degree

• The constant term

• The term with the lowest degree

• The term with degree 1

In the polynomial -3x^6 + 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 3, what is the degree?

• 6

• 5

• 2

• 3

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial -3x^6 + 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 7x - 3?

• -3

• 7

• 4

• -2

What is the degree of the polynomial if the highest degree term is x^4?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is true about the leading coefficient?

• It is always positive

• It is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree

• It is always negative

• It is the coefficient of the term with the lowest degree

How is the maximum number of real zeros of a polynomial determined?

• By the number of terms

• By the leading coefficient

• By the degree of the polynomial

• By the constant term

What is the maximum number of real zeros for a polynomial of degree 6?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 7

How do you calculate the maximum number of turns a polynomial can have?

• Number of terms - 1

• Degree

• Degree - 1

• Degree + 1

For a polynomial of degree 6, what is the maximum number of turns it can have?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 6