The document discusses polynomials and their factoring. It defines polynomials as expressions with real number coefficients and positive integer exponents. Polynomials can be factored by finding common factors. The most common polynomials are trinomials and binomials, which have three and two terms respectively. Examples of polynomial and non-polynomial functions are provided. The shape of polynomial graphs changes as the degree or leading coefficient changes. Key terms discussed include degree, leading coefficient, factored form, and standard form.

1. Polynomials&Linear factorsBy; Kelsey Greer

2. Polynomial factoringA, b, c, d, e….. Are real numbers and “N” is as a positive integer.You have to combine the like terms.Factoring; the opposite of multiplication. Look for common factors.Trinomials and binomials are the most common polynomials meaning they have three terms.

3. Polynomial functi0nsYou can either write it as a polynomial or not a polynomial.Polynomials ex:F(x)=1/2X^2+2x-3F(x)=6x^4-3x^2+2x-5F(x)=x^12Not polynomials ex:F(x)= x^-2+5F(x)=2X^1/2+3x^2-4

4. The a;If you raise the “a” it goes down, right and as you lower the number or “a” it goes up, left.If it’s a polynomial and is shaped like an u as you increase the number its gets wider as it goes to the right and as the number gets smaller it moves to the left and gets wider.

5. Words to knowDegree: highest power of x in the standard form Leading coefficient: the coefficient of first term, if they are in descending order.Factored form: f(x)= (x-r1)(x-r2)(x-r3)…Standard form: Everything is multiplied together.