#1
Which term describes the highest power of the variable in a polynomial?
Degree
ExplanationDegree is the highest power of the variable in a polynomial.
#2
What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 3x^2 - 5x + 2?
3
ExplanationThe leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest power of the variable, which is 3 in this polynomial.
#3
What is the purpose of factoring a polynomial?
To simplify the polynomial expression
ExplanationFactoring a polynomial is done to simplify the polynomial expression.
#4
If a polynomial has only one term, what is it called?
Monomial
ExplanationA polynomial with only one term is called a monomial.
#5
What is the degree of the zero polynomial?
Undefined
ExplanationThe degree of the zero polynomial is undefined.
#6
Which statement is true about the end behavior of a polynomial function with an even degree?
Both ends go up to positive infinity
ExplanationFor even-degree polynomials, both ends of the graph go up to positive infinity.
#7
What is the relationship between the roots of a polynomial equation and the x-intercepts of its graph?
They are the same
ExplanationThe roots of a polynomial equation are the same as its x-intercepts on the graph.
#8
Which theorem states that if a polynomial f(x) is divided by x - c, the remainder is f(c)?
Remainder Theorem
ExplanationThe Remainder Theorem states the relationship between polynomial division and remainders.
#9
If a polynomial has only real coefficients, what can be said about its complex roots?
They can be real or imaginary
ExplanationA polynomial with real coefficients can have complex roots that are either real or imaginary.
#10
What is the Descartes' Rule of Signs used for in the context of polynomial functions?
Counting the number of positive or negative roots
ExplanationDescartes' Rule of Signs helps in determining the number of positive or negative roots of a polynomial function.
#11
For a polynomial function f(x) with a degree of n, how many turning points can it have?
n + 1
ExplanationA polynomial function of degree n can have at most n + 1 turning points.
#12
What is the relationship between the multiplicity of a root and its behavior at the x-intercept?
Higher multiplicity results in a sharper turn at the x-intercept
ExplanationThe multiplicity of a root affects the behavior of the polynomial at the x-intercept, with higher multiplicities causing sharper turns.
#13
What does the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra state about the number of roots of a polynomial equation?
It is equal to the degree of the polynomial
ExplanationThe Fundamental Theorem of Algebra states that the number of roots of a polynomial equation is equal to its degree.
#14
If a polynomial has no real roots, what can be concluded about its graph?
The graph has no x-intercepts
ExplanationA polynomial with no real roots has no x-intercepts on its graph.
#15
What is the multiplicity of a root in a polynomial?
The number of times the root occurs as a factor
ExplanationThe multiplicity of a root in a polynomial is the number of times it occurs as a factor.