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Polynomial Functions

The document explains polynomial functions, defining their structure and characteristics, including the leading term, leading coefficient, and degree. It provides examples of writing polynomials in standard form and determining whether given expressions are polynomial functions. Additionally, it includes an activity for identifying polynomials and completing a table related to their properties.

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Polynomial Functions

The document explains polynomial functions, defining their structure and characteristics, including the leading term, leading coefficient, and degree. It provides examples of writing polynomials in standard form and determining whether given expressions are polynomial functions. Additionally, it includes an activity for identifying polynomials and completing a table related to their properties.

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POLYNOMIAL

FUNCTION
POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION
Is a function of the form where n is a
nonnegative integer, are real numbers called
coefficients, is the leading term, is the leading
coefficient, and is the constant term.
Other notations:
Example:
3 2
𝑃 ( 𝑥 ) = 2 𝑥 +5 𝑥 +7 𝑥 − 5
• decreasing powers of x, the polynomial
function is in standard form.
• The variable has NO/NOT
 Negative exponent
 Fractional exponent
 Inside the radical sign
 In the denominator
Example 1: write the given polynomial
functions in standard form.
3 4 2
f ( x )= 4 x − 16 x − 4 + x − x
4 3 2
f ( x )= x + 4 x − x − 16 x − 4
4
1 2 5 3
y= x − x +5 x +7 x − 5
6 4
51 3 2
y =5 x + x +7 x − x − 5
6
y =( 3 𝑥 +5 )( 𝑥 +1 )
2
y =3 𝑥 + 8 𝑥 +5
Example 2: determine whether each of the
following is a polynomial function or not.
y =14 x y =1− 16 x
2

polynomial polynomial
1 2 3
y =5 x − 4 √ 2 x+ x
3 y= + −
3 4 5
2x 3x 4x
NOT polynomialNOT polynomial
3 1
−100 100
y = x + 3 x +7 y =− 4 x
4 4 +4 x
NOT polynomial NOT polynomial
3 2
𝑃 ( 𝑥 ) = 2 𝑥 +5 𝑥 +7 𝑥 − 5
• The LEADING TERM is the term with the highest
exponent.
• The LEADING COEFFICIENT is the numerical coefficient
of the leading term.
• The DEGREE OF A POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION is the
highest exponent.
3
LEADING TERM: 2 𝑥
LEADING COEFFICIENT: 2
DEGREE: 3
CONSTANT TERM: -5
Activity 2.1 (Copy and Answer)
I. Identify whether the following is a polynomial or not. If it is write P and if it
is not write NP. (write your answer before the number)
1)
II. Complete the table

Polynomial Standard form Leading Leading Degree Constant


Term Coefficient Term
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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