1A. Polynomial and Rational Functions
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AP Precalculus
1.4 Polynomial functions and rates of change
Interactive practice questions
Consider the function $y=x^4-x^2$y=x4−x2
a
Determine the leading coefficient of the polynomial function.
b
Is the degree of the polynomial odd or even?
odd
A
even
B
c
Which of the following is true of the graph of the function?
It rises to the left and rises to the right
A
It rises to the left and falls to the right
B
It falls to the left and rises to the right
C
It falls to the left and falls to the right
D
d
Which of the following is the graph of $y=x^4-x^2$y=x4−x2?
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A
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B
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C
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D
Medium
1min
Consider the curve $y=\left(x-2\right)^2\left(x+5\right)$y=(x−2)2(x+5).
Medium
3min
Consider the curve $y=\left(x-2\right)^2\left(x+3\right)\left(x-1\right)$y=(x−2)2(x+3)(x−1).
Medium
3min
Consider the curve $y=-\left(x-3\right)^2\left(x+1\right)\left(x-2\right)$y=−(x−3)2(x+1)(x−2).
Medium
3min
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