No, absolute value functions cannot be considered polynomial functions because they do not follow the form of a polynomial. Polynomial functions have terms with non-negative integer exponents, while absolute value functions have a piecewise definition with a non-polynomial expression.
An absolute value function does not have a degree because it is not a polynomial function. The degree of a polynomial function is determined by the highest power of the variable in the function.
No, an absolute value function cannot have a negative degree because it is not a polynomial function. The degree of a polynomial function must be a non-negative integer.
Yes, there are some similarities between absolute value functions and polynomial functions. Both types of functions are continuous and have a graph that is smooth and unbroken. Additionally, they can both have positive and negative values.
To graph an absolute value function, you can use the function's definition to plot points on a coordinate plane. Remember that the absolute value function has a "V" shape and the graph will reflect across the x-axis for negative values of the input. You can also use transformations, such as shifting and stretching, to graph more complex absolute value functions.