Polynomial Function

Mr. Niño N. Dela Cruz

K-10 Mathematics Area Chairperson
 Polynomial Function
Polynomial functions are classified by their degree. The
graphs of polynomial functions are classified by the degree
of the polynomial. Each graph, based on the degree, has a
distinctive shape and characteristics.
 Names of polynomials according to
degree
Degree Name
• Some polynomials
0 have special names based on their degree.
Constant
1 Linear
2 Quadratic
3 Cubic
4 Quartic
5 Quintic
6 Sextic
7 Septic
 Leading Term and Leading Coefficient
The leading term is the term containing the highest power of the variable:
the term with the highest degree. The leading coefficient is the coefficient of
the leading term.
 Turning Points
A turning point is where a graph changes from increasing
to decreasing or from decreasing to increasing. A turning
point corresponds to a local maximum or minimum.
A polynomial function of degree n has at most n – 1 turning
points and at most n x-intercepts.
 End Behavior
End behavior is a description of the values of the function as x
approaches infinity (x +∞) or negative infinity (x –∞). The
degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial function
determine its end behavior. It is helpful when you are graphing
a polynomial function to know about the end behavior of the
function.
 Find the following:
f(x) =
Standard Form
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient -2

Constant -2
Degree 4
Degree (Odd or Even) Even
Turning Points (n – 1) at most 3
End Behavior: Left Falling
Right Falling
 Find the following:
f(x) =
Standard Form
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient 1

Constant -6
Degree 3
Degree (Odd or Even) Odd
Turning Points (n – 1) at most 2
End Behavior: Left Falling
Right Rising
 Find the following:
f(x) =
Standard Form
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient -1

Constant 0
Degree 5
Degree (Odd or Even) Odd
Turning Points (n – 1) at most 4
End Behavior: Left Rising
Right Falling
 Find the following:
f(x) =
Standard Form
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient 2

Constant -9
Degree 2
Degree (Odd or Even) Even
Turning Points (n – 1) at most 1
End Behavior: Left Rising
Right Rising
 SW #1
Standard Form
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient

Constant
Degree
Degree (Odd or Even)
Turning Points
End Behavior: Left
Right
 Reminders

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Function on January 5, 2023