Polynomial Functions Questions and Correct Answers

Polynomial Functions Quessstions and
Correct Answers
Polynomial - correct answers:A mathematical expression that is the sum of a number of terms.



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.



Leading Coefficient - correct answers:The coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.



Zeros (of a function) - correct answers:The inputs that yield an output of zero. These are the locations
where the graph crosses the x-axis. They are also referred to as roots, solutions and x-intercepts.



Factor - correct answers:Divide out a common term or number from an expression (verb).

Any two numbers being multiplied together (noun).



Distribute (Expand) - correct answers:To multiply two or more expressions (factors) together.



Base - correct answers:A number or variable being raised to a power.



Power (exponent) - correct answers:The number of times you multiply a base by itself.