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4: Classifying Polynomial Functions

Classify functions given a table or an equation

Degree of polynomial expression is the highest exponent in the expression we can then relate this too
Polynomial Functions since Polynomial Expression can be changed into a polynomial function when
writing the expression in the form of an equation

Because of this relationship, the degree of a polynomial expression is the same as the degree of the
corresponding polynomial function.

The f(x) is what makes it a function but the rest of the terms are still considered an expression

- (Just added on f of x equals to the polynomial expression to make it a polynomial function)

A polynomial function is classified according to its degree.

Making connections between finite differences and the degree of a function.

The relationship between the degree of a polynomial function and the constant differences.

Differences between consecutive y values are called finite differences. Add!!

Finite differences help us classify polynomials depending on whether the first, second, third, or forth
differences are the same.
 The relationship between finite differences and the degree of a function
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