Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs PROBLEM SET 1

1. Determine which of the following functions is a polynomial function by using Definition 1. If it is a polynomial
function, identify its leading term, leading coefficient, and the degree. If it is not a polynomial function, justify your
reasoning.

Reasoning
Leading Leading (This part is on your own by doing
Function Yes/No Degree
Term Coefficient research when a given function is a
polynomial or not)

1) P ( x ) =x3 −3 x+1
2) f ( x )=−x 4−6 x 3 +2 x 2 +2 x−10
3) H ( x ) =−3 x+5 x 2 +6 x 4−8 x 3
4) h ( x )=−2
5) t ( x )=−10 x
6) F ( x )=3 √ x+ 4 x 2−7
7) N ( x )=5 x−2−2 x +8
x 2
8) f ( x )=12− + 2
x x
9) h ( x )=4 x 2−x5 +10 x−9
10) t ( x )=15+ x

2. Do the following:
(1) Summarize your findings/research determine whether a given function is a polynomial or not. Write the title of
the book/link/author(s) of the book/chapter/edition/
(2) Create a procedure to identify leading term, leading coefficient and degree of a polynomial function.
This is to be submitted on or before March 19, 2020 (Thursday) during your class time. Send your work to my email
ymmijmath1@gmail.com.