Polynomial functions
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Polynomial functions are expressions of infinite length made up of variables and constants using only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents. Every polynomial has a degree, which is the highest power of the variable, and a leading coefficient, which is the coefficient of the first term in descending order. There are two forms of polynomials: standard form where terms are multiplied together without parentheses, and factored form where nothing is multiplied and terms are in parentheses.
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Polynomial functions
- 2. Polynomial functionsA polynomial is an expression of infinite length made up of variables and constants using only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.Example:f(x)=2x^2 - 2x + 1
- 3. PolynomialsEvery polynomial has the following things:Degree: the highest power of x in standard form ( the exponents)Leading coefficient: the coefficient of the 1st term when the terms are in descending order
- 4. PolynomialsThere are 2 forms of polynomials:Standard form: everything is multiplied together (no parenthesis) example: f(x)=2x^2 - 2x + 1Factored form: nothing is multiplied together (parenthesis) example: f(x)=(x-r1)(x-r2)(x-r3)…