4.1 Graphing Polynomial Functions

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

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Exponents from greatest to least.

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Degree: 4, Type: Quartic.

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What is the general form of a polynomial function?

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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 is a leading coefficient?

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

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How do you determine the end behavior of a polynomial function?

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The end behavior is determined by the leading term's degree and leading coefficient.

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What is the difference between even and odd degree polynomials in terms of end behavior?

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Even degree polynomials have the same end behavior (both ends up or both ends down), while odd degree polynomials have opposite end behavior (one end up and one end down).

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What is a zero of a polynomial function?

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

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How can you find the zeros of a polynomial function?

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You can find the zeros by factoring the polynomial or using the Rational Root Theorem.