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Let f(x) = a_nx^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_1x + a_0 for real numbers a_i, n a whole number, and a_n \neq 0. a. The function f is called a function. b. The value a_n is called the coefficient. c. The value n is called the of the polynomial.

          Let f(x) = a_nx^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_1x + a_0 for real numbers a_i, n a whole number, and a_n \neq 0.
a. The function f is called a
function.
b. The value a_n is called the
coefficient.
c. The value n is called the
of the polynomial.

Let f(x) = anx^n + an-1x^n-1 + ... + a1x + a0 for real numbers ai, n a whole number, and an ≠0.
a. The function f is called a
function.
b. The value an is called the
coefficient.
c. The value n is called the
of the polynomial.

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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Step 1: In both cases, the function f(x) is a polynomial function because it is a function of the form a_nx^n + a_(n-1)x^(n-1) + ⋯ + a_1x + a_0, where the coefficients a_i are real numbers and n is a whole number. Show more…

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Let f(x) = a_nx^n + a_(n-1)x^(n-1) + ⋯ + a_1x + a_0 for real numbers a_i, n a whole number, and a_n ≠ 0. a. The function f is called a polynomial function. b. The value a_n is called the leading coefficient. c. The value n is called the degree of the polynomial. Let f(x) = ax + a_(n-1)x^(n-1) + ⋯ + ax + a_0 for real numbers a_i, n a whole number, and a_0. a. The function f is called a polynomial function. b. The value a_n is called the leading coefficient. c. The value n is called the degree of the polynomial.