Polynomial Functions Questions and
Correct Answers
Polynomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression that is the sum of a number of terms.
Exponents in polynomial functions must be positive integers. To be a polynomial function, variables
cannot be in the denominator of any term.
Classifying Polynomials - correct answers:To name a polynomial you identify the degree and number of
terms in a particular expression. Monomials, binomials and trinomials are specific types of polynomials
that identify their number of terms. Any expression with 4 or more terms is simply referred to as a
polynomial
Graphs of Polynomials - correct answers:Graphs of polynomials are continuous, meaning they have no
breaks or gaps. Their graphs are also smooth curves, with no sharp turns.
Term (math) - correct answers:Any coefficient and variable or constant in a mathematical expression.
Monomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression consisting of a single term.
Binomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression consisting of two terms.
Trinomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression consisting of three terms.
Degree of a Polynomial - correct answers:The largest exponent of any term in the polynomial. It indicates
the number of roots (real and complex) that a polynomial function has. It also is a clue to the maximum
number of turning points in a polynomial graph (degree - 1) and helps us determine end behavior (even
or odd degree).
End Behavior - correct answers:Describes the outputs (y-values) of a function as the input (x-value)
approaches negative infinity (moves left of origin) or as it approaches positive infinity (moves right of
origin).
Correct Answers
Polynomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression that is the sum of a number of terms.
Exponents in polynomial functions must be positive integers. To be a polynomial function, variables
cannot be in the denominator of any term.
Classifying Polynomials - correct answers:To name a polynomial you identify the degree and number of
terms in a particular expression. Monomials, binomials and trinomials are specific types of polynomials
that identify their number of terms. Any expression with 4 or more terms is simply referred to as a
polynomial
Graphs of Polynomials - correct answers:Graphs of polynomials are continuous, meaning they have no
breaks or gaps. Their graphs are also smooth curves, with no sharp turns.
Term (math) - correct answers:Any coefficient and variable or constant in a mathematical expression.
Monomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression consisting of a single term.
Binomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression consisting of two terms.
Trinomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression consisting of three terms.
Degree of a Polynomial - correct answers:The largest exponent of any term in the polynomial. It indicates
the number of roots (real and complex) that a polynomial function has. It also is a clue to the maximum
number of turning points in a polynomial graph (degree - 1) and helps us determine end behavior (even
or odd degree).
End Behavior - correct answers:Describes the outputs (y-values) of a function as the input (x-value)
approaches negative infinity (moves left of origin) or as it approaches positive infinity (moves right of
origin).
