leading coefficient   6 videos

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  Polynomial Functions

  Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions

  How we define polynomial functions, and identify their leading coefficient and degree.

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  Find an Equation of the Polynomial Function

  Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions

  How we identify the equation of a polynomial function when we are given the intercepts of its graph.

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  Graphing Polynomial Functions with Repeated Factors

  Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions

  How we identify the behavior of a polynomial graph near an x-intercept.

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  Cramer's Rule

  Precalculus Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

  How to solve a system of two linear equations with two unknowns using Cramer's rule.

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  Graphing Polynomial Functions

  Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions

  How we identify the end behavior of a polynomial functions.

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  Solving Linear Systems Using Matrix Algebra

  Precalculus Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices

  How to convert a system of linear equations into a matrix equation and solve it.

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