6.1 polynomial functions. monomials a monomial is a number, a variable or the product of both
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6.1
Polynomial Functions
Monomials
A monomial is a number, a variable or the product of both.
Examples of monomials
2
5
2
715
x
xyzyx
The degree of a monomial
The degree of a monomial is the exponents added together
Find the degree
2
5
2
715
x
xyzyx
Polynomial Functions
011
1 ...)( axaxaxaxP nn
nn
A polynomial function is any function in the form of:
It is defined as a monomial or a sum of monomials
Things to know
• The degree of a polynomial is the largest exponent
• Standard form of a polynomial is written from highest exponent to lowest
• The leading coefficient is the coefficient on the term with the highest degree
Picking apart a polynomial
2014935)( 234 xxxxxP
Leading coefficient
Degree
Write the polynomial in standard form. Then find the degree and
leading coefficient
954 41312)( xxxxP
Degree
Name using degree
Polynomial Example Number of terms
Name using number of
terms
0
1
2
3
4
5
Degree
Name using degree
Polynomial Example Number of terms
Name using number of
terms
11915 3 xx
14193 324 xxx
x12
7
83 2 x
53 915 xx
Fill in the blanks
Homework
12/6: #42 pg 309 1-12, 35-57 odd