Polynomial functions can be represented by a formula involving terms of variables raised to nonnegative integer powers, where the highest power denotes the degree of the polynomial. Examples are provided of polynomials of varying degrees, as well as non-polynomial functions involving fractional or negative exponents. Polynomials have properties including degree, leading coefficient, standard form, and factored form that are defined in the document.

1. Polynomial FunctionsBy: Ross Lee

2. Polynomial FunctionsAll polynomial functions can fit into this formula- f(x)=ax^n+bx^n-1+cx^n-2+…..a,b,c …. are real numbersn is a positive integer

3. Examples of PolynomialsF(x)=1/2x^2+2x-3F(x)=6x^4-3x^2+2x-5F(x)=x^7-2F(x)=5

4. Examples of non-polynomialsF(x)=x^-2+5F(x)=2x^1/2+3x^2-4F(x)=x^1/2F(x)=x^-2

5. PolynomialsDegree: highest power of x-in standard formLeading coefficient: the coefficient of the first term, when terms are in descending orderStandard form: everything is multiplied togetherFactored form: F(x)=(x-r1)(x-r2)(x-r3)

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