How to classify polynomials

The video tutorial explains how to classify polynomial functions by their degree and standard form. It covers the types of polynomial functions, including constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, and quintic, and provides examples for each type. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the degree of a polynomial and its leading coefficient.

What is the leading coefficient in a polynomial function?

• The sum of all coefficients in the polynomial

• The coefficient of the term with the highest degree

• The constant term in the polynomial

• The smallest exponent in the polynomial

Which type of polynomial function has a degree of zero?

• Cubic

• Constant

• Quadratic

• Linear

What is the degree of a quadratic polynomial?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

Which polynomial function is represented by f(x) = x^3 - 5x + 1?

• Quintic

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

How many terms does a constant polynomial have?

• One

• Three

• Two

• Four

What is the degree of the polynomial f(x) = 2x^5?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a quintic polynomial?

• It has a degree of 5

• It has a degree of 4

• It has a degree of 6

• It has a degree of 7