Big Ideas

1. Function

   Essential Question What does the degree of a polynomial tell you about its related polynomial function?

2. Equivalence

   Essential Question For a polynomial function, how are factors, zeros, and x-intercepts related?

3. Solving Equations and Inequalities

   Essential Question For a polynomial equation, how are factors and roots related?

Chapter Preview

• 5-1 Polynomial Functions
• 5-2 Polynomials, Linear Factors, and Zeros
• 5-3 Solving Polynomial Equations
• 5-4 Dividing Polynomials
• 5-5 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
• 5-6 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
• 5-7 The Binomial Theorem
• 5-8 Polynomial Models in the Real World
• 5-9 Transforming Polynomial Functions

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