3.1 Exploring Polynomial Functions Flashcards
1
Q
how are the polynomials arranged in polynomials?
A
in descending order
2
Q
what is the domain of a polynomial always?
A
the set of real numbers
3
Q
what is the range of a polynomial?
A
the set of real numbers, can have a lower bound or upper bound but not both
4
Q
how to tell if a function is a polynomial?
A
-if the exponents are all whole numbers
-if the function is not a rational a does not have a restriction in the denominator
5
Q
what is the range of a polynomial?
A
the set of real numbers can have a lower bound or upper bound but not both
6
Q
how to state the degree of the polynomial?
A
the degree is the highest exponent
