Please subscribe: / @nickperich Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions 1.4 Polynomial Functions and Rates of Change 1.5 Polynomial Functions and Complex Zeros 1.6 Polynomial Functions and End Behavior In this video, I thoroughly describe and reteach the main components of the sections listed above found in the official College Board AP Precalculus course description found at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/me.... Afterwords, I provide multiple examples and give descriptive solutions to AP Precalculus-style problems. Topics in this video include… 1. Graphs of Polynomial Functions: Polynomial functions are represented as curves on a graph, and their key features include degree, leading coefficient, and behavior at the ends. 2. Local Extrema: Local extrema are points on a function where it reaches a maximum or minimum value within a specific interval. 3. Absolute Extrema: Absolute extrema are the highest and lowest points on a function over its entire domain. 4. Factoring Polynomials: Factoring involves breaking down polynomial expressions into simpler factors, helping in solving equations and understanding function behavior. 5. Multiplicity: Multiplicity refers to how many times a specific root or factor appears in a polynomial, affecting the behavior near that root. 6. Complex Numbers: Complex numbers involve real and imaginary parts, often written as a + bi, where "a" and "b" are real numbers and "i" represents the imaginary unit. 7. Even and Odd Functions: Even functions have symmetry around the y-axis (f(x) = f(-x)), while odd functions have rotational symmetry about the origin (f(x) = -f(-x)). 8. Limit Notation: Limits describe the behavior of a function as it approaches a certain value. Notation like lim(x→a) f(x) = L is used to denote limits. These concepts are fundamental in precalculus and serve as building blocks for more advanced mathematical topics. I have many informative videos for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Please check it out: / nickperich Nick Perich Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District Norristown, Pa . . #math #maths #mathskills #mathsucks #mathstudent #mathsmemes #mathstudents #mathsteacher #mathsisfun #gcsemaths #quickmaths #mathstutor #mathsclass #mathstricks #mathsjokes #brunomathsson #mathstations #mathslover #mathsproblems #mathsfun #alevelmaths #earlymaths #mathsquiz #mathsmeme #mathsmock #mathsnotes #mathsbeauty #ilovemaths #lovemaths #addmaths #mathsforlife #mathsweek #mathsgames #mathsexam #eyfsmaths #mathsrevision #primarymaths #ihatemaths #mathslesson #math #shorts #funny #help #onlineclasses #onlinelearning #online #study