Polynomial functions
Connect polynomial zeros and patterns of change with formulas and graphs.
Meaning
A polynomial function sums terms with nonnegative integer powers of a variable. Degree and coefficients affect zeros, increases and decreases, and end behavior.
Example
Practice for this concept
Scope and references
Topics
Functions given by higher-degree expressions, zeros, graph shapes
Learning goal
Connect polynomial zeros and patterns of change with formulas and graphs.
Helpful background
Connect polynomials with function zeros and relevant changes.
Polynomial functions
These ordinary choice questions provide limited practice in this concept. They do not establish independent solution, full-concept performance, or mastery.