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

  2.   Find f(x + h) for f(x) = x2 + 2x.
    A. x2 + 2xh + h2 + 2x B. x2 + 2x + 2h
    C. x2 + 2x + h D. x2 + 2xh + h2 + 2x + 2h
    Hint

  3.   If a graph represents an odd-degree polynomial function, what must be true?
    A. As , B. It may not have any real roots.
    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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