Leading Coefficient & Degree
What is the highest power of x in a polynomial called?
Degree
End Behavior describes what happens to a graph as x does what?
Apporaches positive and Negitive infinity
What are zeros of a polynomial also called?
x-intercepts
What value of x do you plug in to find the y-intercept?
0
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
In f(x)=-4x3+2x-7, what number tells you if the graph is opens up or down?
-4
What do the ends of an odd-degree polynomial do?
Go in opposite direction
A zero of a polynomial is a value of x where what equals zero?
f(x)
What is the intercept of f(x)=x2-4x+6
(0,6)
What U.S State has the longest coastline?
Alaska
A polynomial with even degree and a positive leading coefficient has end Behavior that does what?
Both ends go up
If the leading coefficient is negative what does the right end of the graph do?
Goes Down
What is the maximum number of turning points for a degree 5 polynomial?
4
In a polynomial,what term gives you the y-intercept?
Constant term
What is the Chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What is the degree of the polynomial 3x5-x2+8?
5
What two things determine the end Behavior of a polynomial?
Degree and Leading Coefficient
When a graph touches the x-axis and turn around,What kind of multiplicity does the zero have ?
Even multiplicity
What is the y-intercept of f(x)=-2x3+5x-1
(0,1)
What country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
What is the term with the highest exponent called?
Leading Term
What happens to both ends of a polynomial with even degree and a negative leading coefficient?
Both ends go down
When does a graph crosses the x-axis at a zero,the multiplicity is what?
Even Multiplicity
What is another name for the y-intercept?
Initial value
SOLVE THIS RIDDLE: I have keys but no locks,space but no room;you can enter,but cant go outside. What am I?
A keyboard