Polynomial function:
Polynomial functions are of the form
where are constants, and is a positive integer
The degree of a polynomial is , which is the highest power of in the function.
They can be categorized into two types: odd power function and even power function.
For your activity,
- Use the sliders to change the values of the coefficients and observe how the graph changes.
- Observe the zeros (x-intercepts), and the end behavior of the graph.
- Answer the guiding questions that follow.
Example of even power polynomial function:
Quadratic function,
QUESTIONS:
Example of Odd Power Polynomial Function:
Cubic function,