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Cubic function

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A polynomial function of degree 3 of the form f(x) = ax³ + bx² + cx + d, used as a model type for data with cubic patterns.

AP course connection

Topic 1.14: 1.14 Function Model Construction and Application

Unit 1

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