Higher Order Polynomials

Learning Objectives

• Identify power functions.

• Identify the degree and leading coefficient of a polynomial function.

• Describe the end behavior of a polynomial using arrow notation.

• Recognize essential characteristics of graphs of polynomial functions, such as intercepts, degree, and the location and multiplicity of roots.

• Use various techniques to factor and find the zeros of a polynomial.

• Write and utilize a polynomial modeling an applied problem.

• Perform polynomial division.

• Use the Remainder Theorem to evaluate a polynomial at a particular input value.

• Use the Factor Theorem to factor completely polynomials of degree three.