1.   Find p(2) for p(x) = x4 + 3x3 - 2x2 - 4x + 1.
    A. 25 B. 12
    C. -1 D. -7
    Hint

  2.   Find 4[p(x)] if p(x) = x2 - 3x + 2.
    A. x2 - 12x + 2 B. 16x2 - 12x + 2
    C. 4x2 - 12x + 8 D. 4x2 - 3x + 2
    Hint

  3.   If a graph represents an odd-degree polynomial function, what must be true?
    A. It may not have any real roots. B. As ,
    C. It must have at least three roots. D. It must pass through the x-axis.
    Hint

  4.   If a graph represents an even-degree polynomial function, what cannot be true?
    A. It could be true that as,. B. It could have a negative leading coefficient and as .
    C. It could have 1 real root. D. It could open downward.
    Hint

  5.   Which of the following is a polynomial in one variable?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint



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