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Polynomial Functions
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<h1>Introduction to Polynomial Functions</h1>
<p>A <strong>polynomial function</strong> is a mathematical expression consisting of variables raised to non-negative integer exponents, combined with constants, and summed or subtracted. The general form of a polynomial function in one variable is:</p>
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<code>f(x) = a_n x^n + a_{n-1} x^{n-1} + ... + a_2 x^2 + a_1 x + a_0</code>
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<p>Where:</p>
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<li><strong>a_n, a_{n-1}, ... , a_0</strong> are <em>real coefficients</em>.</li>
<li><strong>x</strong> is the <em>variable</em>.</li>
<li><strong>n</strong> is the <em>degree</em> of the polynomial, which is the highest power of <code>x</code> in the polynomial.</li>
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<h2>Types of Polynomial Functions</h2>
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<li><strong>Linear Polynomial:</strong> Degree 1. <code>f(x) = ax + b</code></li>
<li><strong>Quadratic Polynomial:</strong> Degree 2. <code>f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c</code></li>
<li><strong>Cubic Polynomial:</strong> Degree 3. <code>f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d</code></li>
<li><strong>Quartic Polynomial:</strong> Degree 4. <code>f(x) = ax^4 + bx^3 + cx^2 + dx + e</code></li>
<li><strong>General Polynomial:</strong> Any degree n. <code>f(x) = a_n x^n + a_{n-1} x^{n-1} + ... + a_1 x + a_0</code></li>
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<h2>Key Terms in Polynomial Functions</h2>
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<li><strong>Degree of a Polynomial:</strong> The highest exponent of <code>x</code> in the polynomial.</li>
<li><strong>Leading Coefficient:</strong> The coefficient of the term with the highest degree.</li>
<li><strong>Constant Term:</strong> The term that does not contain the variable <code>x</code>.</li>
<li><strong>Roots or Zeros:</strong> The values of <code>x</code> for which <code>f(x) = 0</code>.</li>
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<h2>Operations on Polynomials</h2>
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<h3 class="section-header">Addition of Polynomials</h3>
<p>Combine like terms (terms with the same degree of <code>x</code>).</p>
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<code>(2x^2 + 3x + 5) + (x^2 - 4x + 7) = 3x^2 - x + 12</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Subtraction of Polynomials</h3>
<p>Subtract corresponding like terms.</p>
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<code>(5x^3 + 3x^2 + 2x + 1) - (2x^3 + x^2 + 4x - 3) = 3x^3 + 2x^2 - 2x + 4</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Multiplication of Polynomials</h3>
<p>Use the distributive property to multiply each term in one polynomial by each term in the other polynomial.</p>
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<code>(x + 2)(x^2 - 3x + 4) = x(x^2 - 3x + 4) + 2(x^2 - 3x + 4) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x + 2x^2 - 6x + 8 = x^3 - x^2 - 2x + 8</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Division of Polynomials</h3>
<p>Use long division or synthetic division to divide polynomials.</p>
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<code>x^2 - 3x + 2 ÷ x - 1 = x - 2</code>
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<h2>Factorization of Polynomials</h2>
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<h3 class="section-header">Common Factor</h3>
<p>If a polynomial has a common factor, factor it out.</p>
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<code>3x^2 + 6x = 3x(x + 2)</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Factoring Quadratics</h3>
<p>For quadratics of the form <code>ax^2 + bx + c</code>, find two numbers that multiply to <code>ac</code> and add to <code>b</code>.</p>
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<code>x^2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Difference of Squares</h3>
<p><code>a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)</code></p>
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<code>x^2 - 9 = (x + 3)(x - 3)</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Perfect Square Trinomial</h3>
<p><code>a^2 + 2ab + b^2 = (a + b)^2</code></p>
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<code>x^2 + 6x + 9 = (x + 3)^2</code>
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<h3 class="section-header">Sum or Difference of Cubes</h3>
<p><code>a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)</code></p>
<p><code>a^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)</code></p>
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<h2>End Behavior of Polynomials</h2>
<p>The <strong>end behavior</strong> of a polynomial is determined by the degree and leading coefficient. The graph's direction at the ends depends on these factors.</p>
<h2>Derivatives of Polynomial Functions</h2>
<p>The derivative of a polynomial function can be found using the power rule:</p>
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<code>f'(x) = n * a_n * x^{n-1}</code>
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<p>For example, if <code>f(x) = 4x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 1</code>, then:</p>
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<code>f'(x) = 12x^2 - 4x + 1</code>
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<h2>Applications of Polynomial Functions</h2>
<p>Polynomial functions are used in physics, economics, biology, and various fields for modeling growth, rates of change, and many other phenomena.</p>
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