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: Bill and Rebecca
Photo Description: archway looks like a parabola
Originators: Daniel & Alex
Photo Description: Water stain on Mr. Lee’s classroom ceiling looks like a quartic function.
Originator: Erika
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