Understanding Polynomial Functions
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B
BinomialA polynomial containing two terms. | |
Break-even pointa point where profit equals zero. | |
C
CoefficientA numerical value multiplying a variable. | |
Constant termA term containing no variable. | |
D
DegreeThe highest exponent in a polynomial. | |
Domainthe possible or meaningful input values. | |
E
End behaviourwhat happens to a graph as x becomes very large positively or negatively. | |
Evaluatesubstitute an input into a function and calculate the output. | |
Even degreea polynomial degree divisible by 2. | |
Even multiplicitycauses a polynomial graph to touch the x-axis and turn around. | |