5. List and define the five steps to analyzing and graphing a higher order polynomial function. Work through a good example.
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Determine the degree of the polynomial function: The degree of a polynomial function is the highest power of the variable in the function. For example, if the function is f(x) = 3x^4 - 2x^2 + 5, the degree is 4. Show more…
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