Practice Summary (2.6) - Polynomials

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define a polynomial in one variable.
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Think about its structure and terms.
Question 2.
What is a monomial?
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Remember the number of terms in the polynomial.
3Question 3.
What is a polynomial?
- An expression with one variable
- An algebraic expression with constants and variables
- Only numbers
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Consider the structure of the expression.
4Question 4.
True or False: Every polynomial has at least one zero.
- True
- False
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Think about the different types of polynomials.
Question 5.
Show that x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 has roots at x = 1, x = 2, and x = 3 using the Factor Theorem.
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Try substituting each value into the polynomial.
Question 6.
Explain the significance of the degree of a polynomial in relation to its possible zeros.
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Consider what the degree tells you about the shape of the graph.

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