Thankful for You Algebra 2 (Extra Credit)

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Write a 4th degree polynomial function with a positive leading coefficient and zeros: 9, 3, -2, 0.

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Define a polynomial function.

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A polynomial function is a mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients.

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What is a leading coefficient in a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors, which are polynomials of lower degrees.

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What is the difference between a zero and a root of a polynomial?

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A zero of a polynomial is a value of x that makes the polynomial equal to zero, while a root is the corresponding x-value.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.