6.1 Polynomial Functions
Monomials A monomial is a number, a variable or the product of both.
Examples of monomials
The degree of a monomial The degree of a monomial is the exponents added together
Find the degree
Polynomial Functions A polynomial function is any function in the form of: It is defined as a monomial or a sum of monomials
Things to know The degree of a polynomial is the largest exponent Standard form of a polynomial is written from highest exponent to lowest The leading coefficient is the coefficient on the term with the highest degree
Picking apart a polynomial Leading coefficient Degree
Write the polynomial in standard form. Then find the degree and leading coefficient
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