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    This document introduces polynomial functions. It defines polynomials as functions that can be written in the form anxn + an-1xn-1 + ... + a1x + a0, where the exponents n, n-1, etc. are whole numbers and the coefficients an, an-1, etc. are real numbers. It distinguishes between even-degree and odd-degree power functions based on their graphs' symmetry, range, and end behavior. The document also introduces interval notation and uses examples to illustrate key properties of polynomial functions.

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    This document introduces polynomial functions. It defines polynomials as functions that can be written in the form anxn + an-1xn-1 + ... + a1x + a0, where the exponents n, n-1, etc. are whole numbers and the coefficients an, an-1, etc. are real numbers. It distinguishes between even-degree and odd-degree power functions based on their graphs' symmetry, range, and end behavior. The document also introduces interval notation and uses examples to illustrate key properties of polynomial functions.

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    This document introduces polynomial functions. It defines polynomials as functions that can be written in the form anxn + an-1xn-1 + ... + a1x + a0, where the exponents n, n-1, etc. are whole numbers and the coefficients an, an-1, etc. are real numbers. It distinguishes between even-degree and odd-degree power functions based on their graphs' symmetry, range, and end behavior. The document also introduces interval notation and uses examples to illustrate key properties of polynomial functions.

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    This document introduces polynomial functions. It defines polynomials as functions that can be written in the form anxn + an-1xn-1 + ... + a1x + a0, where the exponents n, n-1, etc. are whole numbers and the coefficients an, an-1, etc. are real numbers. It distinguishes between even-degree and odd-degree power functions based on their graphs' symmetry, range, and end behavior. The document also introduces interval notation and uses examples to illustrate key properties of polynomial functions.

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    The key takeaways are that the document discusses polynomial functions, power functions, and their properties such as degree, domain, range, symmetry, and end behavior. It also introduces interval notation.

    Even degree power functions have line symmetry about the y-axis and restricted range, while odd degree power functions have point symmetry about the origin and range over all real numbers. Even functions have the same end behavior while odd functions have opposite end behavior.

    A function is a polynomial if it can be written in the form where the exponents are whole numbers and the coefficients are real numbers. The degree of the polynomial is the exponent of the highest term.

    UNIT 1 – POLYNOMIALS!!!

    Chapter 1 – Polynomial Functions

    1.1 – POWER FUNCTIONS


    WARM-UP:Which of the following functions are
    polynomials? Justify your answer.
    a) b)

    c) d)
    Introduction to Polynomial Functions
    ● Up to now, you’ve studied two polynomial
    functions in detail. Namely, these are the
    linear and quadratic polynomial functions.
    ● Linear: y = ax + b
    ● Quadratic: y = ax2 + bx + c

    ● How to Recognize a Polynomial Function:


    ● Exponents are whole numbers
    ● May not be written in rational form unless the
    denominator is a constant value
    ● Exponents must be constants, not variables
    Definition: Polynomial Function
    ● Polynomial functions are functions that may
    be written in the form:

    Where:
    xεℜ
    an to a0 are real numbers (an ≠ 0)
    an is the leading coefficient
    a0 is the constant term
    n is a whole number

    The degree of the polynomial function is n , the


    exponent of the greatest power of x
    Polynomial Functions
    EXAMPLE 1: Consider the function below.

    a) What is the constant term?

    b) What is the leading coefficient?

    c) What is the degree of this function?


    Polynomial Functions
    EXAMPLE 1: Consider the function below.

    a) What is the constant term?

    b) What is the leading coefficient?

    c) What is the degree of this function?

    Rearrange the equation first…


    Some Terminology…
    ● LINE SYMMETRY
    A graph has line symmetry if there
    is a vertical line x = a that divides
    the graph into two parts such that
    each part is a reflection of the
    other in the line x = a .

    ● POINT SYMMETRY
    A graph has point symmetry about a
    point (a, b) if each part of the graph
    on one side of (a, b) can be rotated
    1800 to coincide with the part of the
    graph on the other side of (a, b)
    Definition: Power Functions
    ● A power function is a polynomial function of
    the form

    where n is a whole number.

    ● Power functions are single-term polynomial


    functions

    ● Power functions have similar characteristics


    depending on whether their degree is even or
    odd.
    Graphs of Power Functions
    Consider the following power functions…
    Even-Degree Power Functions
    Describe how the graphs of even-degree power functions
    are similar.
    Consider the following:
    Domain
    Range
    Intercepts
    Symmetry
    End behaviour
    Odd-Degree Power Functions
    Describe how the graphs of odd-degree power functions
    are similar.
    Consider the following:
    Domain
    Range
    Intercepts
    Symmetry
    End behaviour
    Conclusions

    ● Even-degree Power Functions


    Domain: All real numbers
    Range: Restricted (Depends on direction of opening)
    Symmetry: Line symmetry in the y-axis, x = 0.
    End Behaviour: Same end-behaviour

    ● Odd-degree Power Functions


    Domain: All real numbers
    Range: All real numbers (continues in both directions)
    Symmetry: Point symmetry about the origin, (0, 0)
    End Behaviour: Opposite end-behaviour
    Power Functions
    EXAMPLE 1: Consider each graph below.
    a) b)

    i) Does it represent a function of even-degree or


    odd-degree? Explain.
    ii) State the sign of the leading coefficient. Justify.
    iii) State the domain and range.
    iv) Identify any symmetry.
    v) Describe the end behaviour.
    Power Functions
    EXAMPLE 2:
    Complete the table for the following functions.

    End Behaviour Function Reasons


    Extends from quadrant 3 to quadrant 1

    Extends from quadrant 2 to quadrant 4

    Extends from quadrant 2 to quadrant 1

    Extends from quadrant 3 to quadrant 4


    Interval Notation
    The features of a graph are often described in
    relation to real-number values.
    Sets of real numbers may be described in one of
    three ways…
    Inequality
    Interval Notation
    .
    Graphically (Number Line)

    NOTE: In interval notation…


    ROUND brackets indicate that the end value is NOT included
    in the interval
    SQUARE brackets indicate that the end value IS included
    Round brackets are used for and since they are
    not defined values. (Infinity means “without bound”)
    Interval Notation
    EXAMPLES:
    Rewrite the following in interval notation
    a)

    b)

    c)

    d) .

    e)
    HomeFUN!!! ☺
    • Advanced Functions 12 Textbook!
    • Pages 11 – 14
    # C3, C4, 1 – 5, 7, 12, 16ab

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