7.1 Polynomial Functions Evaluate Polynomials Objective: Evaluate Polynomials Identify general shapes of graphs of polynomials
Polynomial Function (in one variable) degree of f(x): highest exponent leading coefficient: the coefficient of the term with the highest degree
Examples: State the degree & leading coefficient
Evaluate a Polynomial Function Find f(6) Find g(3)
Find f(a2) Find f(h+3)
Graphs of Polynomial Functions Constant Function degree = 0 =4 Linear Function degree = 1
Graphs of Polynomial Functions Quadratic Function degree = 2 =4 Cubic Function degree = 3
Graphs of Polynomial Functions Quartic Function degree = 4 Quintic Function degree = 5
End Behavior of EVEN DEGREE Leading Coefficient Positive Leading Coefficient Negative
End Behavior of ODD DEGREE Leading Coefficient Positive Leading Coefficient Negative
Zeros (or Roots) The number of REAL ZEROS a polynomial can be determined by how many times the graph crosses the x-axis.
For each graph, - End Behavior? - Even or Odd? - # of Real Zeros?