Polynomial Functions Basics Quiz
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What is the general form of a polynomial function?

  • $f(x) = a_nx^{-n} + a_{n-1}x^{-(n-1)} + ... + a_1x^{-1} + a_0$
  • $f(x) = a_nx^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_1x + a_0$ (correct)
  • $f(x) = a_nx^n - a_{n-1}x^{n-1} - ... - a_1x - a_0$
  • $f(x) = a_nx^{2n} + a_{n-1}x^{2n-1} + ... + a_1x^2 + a_0$
  • What is the degree of the polynomial function $g(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 5$?

  • 3
  • 5
  • 4 (correct)
  • 2
  • Which term of the polynomial $h(x) = 2x^3 - 7x^2 + 4x - 9$ has a coefficient of -7?

  • $4x$
  • $-7x^2$ (correct)
  • $-9$
  • $2x^3$
  • What does the leading coefficient of a polynomial function determine?

    <p>The end behavior of the graph of the function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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