5.1 Polynomial Functions

Classify by degree of polynomial:
3x³ – 6x

• Constant
• Linear
• Quadratic
• Cubic

Classify by number of terms:
2x – 9

• Monomial
• Binomial
• Trinomial
• 4-Term Polynomial

Classify by degree of polynomial:
2x – 9

• Constant
• Linear
• Quadratic
• Cubic

Classify by number of terms:
3x² – 8x + 1

• Monomial
• Binomial
• Trinomial
• 4-Term Polynomial

Classify by degree of polynomial:
3x² – 8x + 1

• Constant
• Linear
• Quadratic
• Cubic

The maximum number of turning points for the graph of a 4th degree polynomial (a quartic) is:

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 0

What is the maximum number of turning points for the graph of this polynomial function?

f(x) = 2x³ - 3x² + 4x -10

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

Which equation MOST LIKELY matches the graph?

• y = x⁴ - x³ + 3x² + 2
• y = -x⁴ + x³ + 5x + 2
• y = x³ - 2x² + 1x + 3
• y = -x³ - 2x² + 1x + 3

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.B.3

Based on the end behavior of the polynomial, what best describes the leading coefficient?

• a negative real number
•  a positive real number
• an even real number
• an odd real number

Based on the end behavior which option best describes the leading term?

• negative coefficient, even degree
• negative coefficient, odd degree
• negative degree, odd coefficient
• negative degree, even coefficient