
Finding Maxima/Minima of Polynomials without calculus?
Dec 2, 2016 · I'm tutoring a student who is in a typical precalculus/trig course where they're teaching her about graphing various arbitrary polynomials. Among the rules of multiplicity and …
Slope of a polynomial function - Physics Forums
Jan 18, 2011 · This function is the line of best fit of the data and I need to find the slope of the graph. If you could help me that would be great. When you say "this function" I assume you …
TI-83/84 Plus - Storing polynomial functions - Physics Forums
Jun 21, 2012 · Storing polynomial functions on the TI-83 or TI-84 Plus requires creating a program that prompts for the value of x and displays f (x). While functions can be defined in the Y= …
Real World Applications of Cubic Equations • Physics Forums
Jan 17, 2005 · Cubic equations have various real-world applications, particularly in modeling physical phenomena and relationships. They can approximate continuous functions, making …
Determining the least possible degree of a polynomial function
Oct 8, 2013 · The discussion revolves around determining the least possible degree of a polynomial function based on a provided graph, which features specific x-intercepts and …
Can a polynomial have an irrational coefficient? - Physics Forums
Jan 12, 2022 · A polynomial can indeed have irrational coefficients, as demonstrated by the example y = x^2 + sqrt (5)x + 1. The confusion arises from historical conventions where …
Finding Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions Using Derivatives
Apr 30, 2004 · Graph each function and find its real zero. Problem 1. f(x)=x^3-2x^2-5x+6 Can you show it being solved using the derivative. This is the way i teacher showed it to us but we …
How to Shift a Polynomial Curve by a Fixed Distance?
Feb 25, 2013 · To offset a polynomial curve like y=x^2 by a fixed distance, one approach is to translate the curve by adjusting its equation. For example, to move it vertically, you can add or …
Proof: a polynomial of degree n has at most n roots.
Sep 26, 2009 · A polynomial function of degree n can have at most n roots, as demonstrated through a proof by induction. The base case shows that a degree 1 polynomial has exactly …
About a definition: What is the number of terms of a polynomial P …
May 12, 2025 · The discussion revolves around the definition of "terms" in a polynomial, specifically using the example of P (x) = 3x^5 + x^2 - 4. Participants debate whether this …