Types and Zeroes of Polynomials

The video tutorial introduces polynomials, explaining their types: linear, quadratic, and cubic. It discusses variables and coefficients, and demonstrates how to find zeros of polynomials by equating them to zero. The relationship between zeros and coefficients is explored, particularly for linear polynomials. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the key concepts covered.

What is the term used for the numbers that appear before variables in a polynomial?

• Coefficients

• Exponents

• Constants

• Roots

What is the highest power of a variable in a linear polynomial?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

When a polynomial is set to zero, what is the value of the variable called?

• Coefficient

• Constant

• Exponent

• Zero or Root

How many zeros can a quadratic polynomial have at most?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

If a cubic polynomial has zeros 3, 3, and √2, how many distinct zeros does it have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the relationship between the zeros and coefficients of a linear polynomial ax + b?

• a/b

• -b/a

• b/a

• -a/b

For a linear polynomial, how many zeros can it have?

• Two

• None

• One

• Three