Polynomial in one variable

polynomial that contains one variable

the greatest exponent of its variable

coefficient of the term with the highest degree

polynomial equation used to represent a function

the behavior of the graph as x approaches positive infinity or negative infinity

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Ch. 7 Sect. 1

Polynomial Functions

Term	Definition
Polynomial in one variable	polynomial that contains one variable
degree of Polynomial	the greatest exponent of its variable
leading coefficient	coefficient of the term with the highest degree
polynomial function	polynomial equation used to represent a function
end behavior	the behavior of the graph as x approaches positive infinity or negative infinity
D=even, LC=positive	I/II
D=odd, LC=positive	I/III
D=even, LC=negative	III/IIII
D=odd, LC=negative	II/IIII