Polynomial Functions Review

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What indicates that a polynomial graph has a NEGATIVE LEADING COEFFICIENT?

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The right side points down.

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What indicates that a polynomial graph has a POSITIVE LEADING COEFFICIENT?

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The right side points up.

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Quartic binomial.

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How do you determine the number of imaginary or complex solutions on a polynomial graph?

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Subtract the number of x-intercepts from the degree of the function.

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3, because the highest exponent is 3.

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What is a polynomial function?

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3, because it is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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What does it mean if a polynomial has an even degree?

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The ends of the graph will point in the same direction.

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What does it mean if a polynomial has an odd degree?

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The ends of the graph will point in opposite directions.