Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 18m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations1h 43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 5m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 22m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
4. Polynomial Functions
Understanding Polynomial Functions
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Determine if the given function is a polynomial function. If so, write in standard form, then state the degree and leading coefficient. f(x)=3x2+5x+2
A
Polynomial with n=3,an=2
B
Polynomial with n=2,an=3
C
Polynomial with n=2,an=2
D
Not a polynomial function.

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Identify the given function: \( f(x) = 3x^2 + 5x + 2 \).
Check if the function is a polynomial: A polynomial function is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents of variables.
Since \( f(x) = 3x^2 + 5x + 2 \) involves only addition and multiplication of terms with non-negative integer exponents, it is a polynomial function.
Write the polynomial in standard form: The standard form of a polynomial arranges the terms in descending order of their exponents. The given function is already in standard form: \( 3x^2 + 5x + 2 \).
Determine the degree and leading coefficient: The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of the variable, which is 2 in this case. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree, which is 3.
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