SOLUTION: How can you identify polynomial, rational, radical, and quadratic functions?

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Question 767500: How can you identify polynomial, rational, radical, and quadratic functions?
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A polynomial function is the sum of monomials (single terms). is a polynomial.


A Rational function is a faction in which both the numerator and denominator are polynomials. is a polynomial.


A quadratic function is a second degree polynomial. In other words, the highest power is 2. is a quadratic. It is also a polynomial.


A radical function has roots, such as square roots or cube roots. is a radical function.

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