1. 9/15/15 Algebra 2

4. 5-2 Polynomials Polynomial—is a monomial or sum of monomials. Degree of a polynomial is determined by the monomial with the highest degree. Trinomial—polynomial with three (unlike) terms. Binomial—polynomial with two (unlike) terms.

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15. Polynomial End behavior Understanding what a polynomial might look like without having to actually see it provides a great advantage. First we will learn what the ends of the graph would look like; there are only 4 options.

16. Leading Coefficient Test

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26. Let's try together... *hint: put the number that makes the divisor 0 on the perch.

27. Now you try.... *hint: put the number that makes the divisor 0 on the perch.

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29. Can’t use synthetic division when… …your divisor has a degree other than 1.

30. The Choice…

36. 1.Identify the relative max and relative min. 2.How many real zeros? 3.How many imaginary roots?

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