Polynomial Functions
Definition: A polynomial function is a function with many terms. A polynomial can be classified by the number of terms it has (binomial, trinomial, etc.) or by its degree (linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, etc.).
A polynomial has the form,
where n is the degree of the polynomial.
Polynomial Function Photos:
Mr. Lee's Example Photo:

Description: So, it turns out that Mr. Lee's cat Loki has whiskers that are mostly described by cubic functions. Loki must be a very mathematically advanced cat. I couldn't get Geometer's Sketchpad to draw the function in factored form so I ended up entering some points in my tricked out TI-84SE and then did cubic regression to find the equation of his whisker.
Originators: Daniel & Alex

Photo Description: Water stain on Mr. Lee’s classroom ceiling looks like a quartic function.
Originator: Erika and Kurt
Originator: Hanna L
Photo Description: the dragon i beaded for my art project looks like a polynomial function
Originators: Matthew and Lynne

Description: Continuing with the music theme, my bass looks like part of a quartic function. Very exciting
Originators: Paul and Kristen
Description: This vase, with the picture rotated 180 degrees counter-clockwise, looks just like a cubic function.
Originators: Adam and Alison
Description: Taken on my cellphone, this picture of some jet streams resembles a cubic function.
Originators: Victor and Maryam

Description: Clouds taken outside the school the day before the snowfall. The darker areas looks like a quartic function.
Originators: Gabrielle and Ellen

Description: An archway beneath the Bridge of Alexander III, as seen from La Seine, resembles a parabola.
Originators: Kevin and Erica
Description: Sobeys for life.
Origionators: Alec and Jonathan

Description: The bridge looks like a quadratic function.
Originators: Faith and Nicole!
Description: The McDonalds arch looks like a function.
Originators: Bill and Rebecca
A polynomial function can be seen in the outline of the chair and the trees
Originator: Matt and Ben
Description: The Citadel
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