Math 3 Unit 3 Test Polynomials and Rational Functions

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What is a polynomial?

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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What is a rational function?

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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What is a horizontal asymptote?

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A horizontal asymptote is a horizontal line that the graph of a function approaches as the input (x) approaches positive or negative infinity. For rational functions, it can often be found by comparing the degrees of the numerator and denominator.

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What is the process of simplifying a rational expression?

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What is the vertical asymptote of a rational function?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be in standard form?

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What is synthetic division?

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