Make - Up Flashcard for Algebra II - 12.12.24

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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 expression.

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How can you determine if a polynomial is even or odd based on its degree?

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A polynomial is even if its degree is even (both ends point the same way) and odd if its degree is odd (ends point opposite ways).

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an odd degree and a positive leading coefficient?

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an odd degree and a negative leading coefficient?

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an even degree and a positive leading coefficient?

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an even degree and a negative leading coefficient?

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What is an odd function?

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What is an even function?

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What does it mean for a polynomial to have a positive leading coefficient?

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A polynomial has a positive leading coefficient if the term with the highest degree has a positive coefficient, which affects the end behavior of the graph.

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What does it mean for a polynomial to have a negative leading coefficient?

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A polynomial has a negative leading coefficient if the term with the highest degree has a negative coefficient, which affects the end behavior of the graph.