Level 3: Power and Polynomial Functions: Polynomial Vocabulary/E

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What is a polynomial?

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What is the leading term of a polynomial?

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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What is the constant term of a polynomial?

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What is end behavior in polynomial functions?

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End behavior describes how the values of a polynomial function behave as the input approaches positive or negative infinity. It is determined by the leading term.

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How do you determine the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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To determine the end behavior, look at the leading term. If the leading term is positive and has an even degree, both ends of the graph will rise. If it is odd, one end will rise and the other will fall.

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What is a monomial?

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What is a binomial?

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What is a trinomial?

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