Alg.2 - Polynomial Basics

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What is the degree of the polynomial 4x^3 - 5x^2 + 2x - 1?

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Cubic

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How do you simplify the expression (3 - 2x + 2x^2) - (4x - 5 + 3x^2)?

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-x^2 - 6x + 8

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What do you call a polynomial with two terms?

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Binomial

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How do you combine like terms in the expression (5x + 2) + (4x + 5)?

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9x + 7

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What is the result of simplifying (4x^2 + x) - (x^2 + 2x)?

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3x^2 - x

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Define a polynomial.

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms.

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How do you identify the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of degrees.