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Polynomial Vocabulary
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9th Grade
12/15/2015

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Degree
Definition
The highest exponent in the equation.
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Potential Roots 
Definition
The same as the degree.
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Potential Turning Points 
Definition
The degree minus 1.
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Polynomial Function
Definition
A function that includes only non-negative integer powers of x. 
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Leading Coefficient
Definition
The coefficient of the term with the highest degree in the polynomial, usually the 1st coeffiecient. 
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End Behavior: Even
Definition
If the leading coefficient is even both ends go up, if it is negative then both ends go down.
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End Behavior: Odd
Definition
If the leading coefficient is positive the left end goes down and the right goes up. If it is negative then the left end goes up and the right end goes down.
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