Classifying, Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What are the different classifications of polynomials based on the number of terms?

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Polynomials can be classified as monomials (1 term), binomials (2 terms), and trinomials (3 terms). Polynomials with more than three terms are simply called polynomials.

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Classify the polynomial: 4x^3 - 2x + 7.

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This polynomial is a trinomial because it has three terms.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 2x^5.

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This polynomial is a monomial because it has only one term.

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What is the perimeter of a shape in terms of polynomials?

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The perimeter can be expressed as a polynomial that represents the sum of the lengths of all sides.

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How do you add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms by adding their coefficients.

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What is a like term in a polynomial?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Subtract the following polynomials: (3x^2 + 5) - (2x^2 - 4). What is the result?

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The result is x^2 + 9.

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What is the result of subtracting the polynomial (x^2 + 3x - 4) from (2x^2 - x + 1)?

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The result is x^2 - 4x + 5.

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