Polynomials

Power Functions

The power functions consist of a monomial whose coefficient is called the constant of variation or constant of proportion.  The most important vocabulary from this part of the unit is varies directly or (directly) proportional and varies inversely or inversely proportional.

Introduction to Polynomial Functions

Example: Creating a 7th Degree Polynomial with Known Zeros and End Behavior

Finding The Real Zeros of a Polynomial Function

Example: Finding Real Zeros of a Polynomial

The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Review Topics for the Test on Polynomial Functions

Graphs of the Basic Power Functions

Parabolas

The Square root Function

y = 1/x

Cubics

The Cube root Function

y = 1/x ^2

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Rational Functions and Asymptotes