Polynomial Examples
1. The user asked for examples of graphic polynomial functions.
2. A polynomial function is a function of the form $$f(x) = a_nx^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + \cdots + a_1x + a_0$$ where each $a_i$ is a constant and $n$ is a non-negative integer.
3. For examples, consider these common polynomial functions:
- Linear polynomial: $$f(x) = 2x + 3$$ (degree 1)
- Quadratic polynomial: $$f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4$$ (degree 2)
- Cubic polynomial: $$f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x$$ (degree 3)
- Quartic polynomial: $$f(x) = x^4 - 5x^3 + x - 1$$ (degree 4)
4. Each has a distinct graph shape, with the degree indicating the highest power of $x$.
5. These examples show a variety of possible polynomial graphs, useful for studying intercepts, extrema, and end behavior.