Retake Unit 6 Assessment - Graphing Polynomial Functions,

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What are the zeros of the polynomial function y = 3(x + 4)(x + 1)(x - 3)?

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The zeros are -4, -1, and 3.

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What are the zeros of the polynomial function y = x(x - 6)(x + 5)?

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The zeros are 0, 6, and -5.

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Did Judy correctly find the zeros of the function 3x^3 + 3x^2 - 60 factored as 3x(x - 4)(x + 5)?

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No, the zeros are x = 4, x = -5, and x = 0.

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What is the factored form of the cubic function that includes the factors 2x, (x - 3), and (x - 4)?

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The factored form is 2x(x - 3)(x - 4).

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How do you classify a polynomial function with an even degree and a negative leading coefficient?

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It is classified as Even Degree with a Negative Leading Coefficient.

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What is the definition of a polynomial function?

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A polynomial function is a function that can be expressed in the form f(x) = a_n*x^n + a_(n-1)*x^(n-1) + ... + a_1*x + a_0, where a_n, a_(n-1), ..., a_0 are constants and n is a non-negative integer.

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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.

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be factored?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors, which can be linear or quadratic expressions.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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

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How can you find the zeros of a polynomial function?

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To find the zeros, set the polynomial equal to zero and solve for the variable.