Understanding Polynomial Functions

What is the highest point on a graph called?

• Maximum

• Origin

• Minimum

• Midpoint

Which notation is used to express inequalities in a concise form?

• Graphical notation

• Interval notation

• Set notation

• Function notation

In interval notation, what does a bracket indicate?

• Greater than

• Not equal to

• Equal to or inclusive

• Less than

When solving the inequality 3x - 7 < 14, what is the interval notation for x?

• (-∞, 7)

• (7, ∞)

• (-∞, 7]

• [7, ∞)

How is the domain of a graph that extends infinitely in both directions expressed in interval notation?

• [0, 1]

• (-∞, ∞)

• (-∞, 0]

• [0, ∞)

What is the key difference between interval notation and coordinate points?

• Interval notation uses brackets

• Coordinate points use parentheses

• Interval notation always lists the smallest number first

• Coordinate points always list the largest number first

In a graph, what does it mean if the graph is increasing?

• The graph goes down from left to right

• The graph remains constant

• The graph goes up from left to right

• The graph forms a loop

What does 'end behavior' of a graph describe?

• The middle point of the graph

• The direction of the graph's ends

• The slope of the graph

• The color of the graph

If both ends of a graph point upwards, what is the end behavior?

• Up-Up

• Up-Down

• Down-Down

• Down-Up

Which of the following is NOT a possible end behavior for a graph?

• Left-Right

• Down-Up

• Down-Down

• Up-Up