Polynomial functions (HSC SSCE Mathematics Extension 1): Quizzes
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What defines a polynomial function?
What defines a polynomial function?
f(x) = a_nx^n + ... + a_0
What is the degree of a polynomial?
What is the degree of a polynomial?
Highest power of x
What is true about polynomial graphs?
What is true about polynomial graphs?
They are continuous everywhere
What characterizes odd functions?
What characterizes odd functions?
f(-x) = -f(x)
What is the behavior of even degree polynomials?
What is the behavior of even degree polynomials?
Same as x approaches ±∞
What is the derivative of f(x) = x^3?
What is the derivative of f(x) = x^3?
3x^2
What is a characteristic of cubic polynomials?
What is a characteristic of cubic polynomials?
Up to three real roots
What do turning points indicate?
What do turning points indicate?
Maxima and minima
What is the second derivative test used for?
What is the second derivative test used for?
Analyzing graph behavior
What is the maximum degree of a derivative?
What is the maximum degree of a derivative?
n-1