Polynomial Concepts

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Standard form of a polynomial

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A simplified polynomial with terms arranged by degree in descending numerical order.

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Trinomial

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A polynomial that has three terms.

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Polynomial

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A monomial or the sum of one or more monomials, called terms.

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Constant

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A polynomial with a degree of zero.

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Degree

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The greatest exponent of any of the terms in a polynomial.

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Leading coefficient

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The non-zero factor that is multiplied by the greatest power of x.

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Monomial

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A polynomial that has one term.

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Root

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Also known as a zero, the x-coordinate of the point at which a graph intersects the x-axis.

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Binomial

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A polynomial that has two terms.

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Relative maximum

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A point where the function has the greatest value over an interval.