Polynomials - Classification and Zeros

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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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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3.

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How do you express a polynomial in factored form?

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A polynomial is expressed in factored form by writing it as a product of its linear factors.

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What are the zeros of a polynomial?

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The zeros of a polynomial are the values of the variable that make the polynomial equal to zero.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their degrees.

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How do you identify the coefficient of a term in a polynomial?

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The coefficient of a term in a polynomial is the numerical factor that multiplies the variable.

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What is the difference between a monomial, binomial, and trinomial?

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A monomial has one term, a binomial has two terms, and a trinomial has three terms.

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How many terms are in the polynomial 3x^4 + 2x^3 + x + 5?

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There are 4 terms in the polynomial.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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

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What does it mean for a polynomial to be in factored form?

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A polynomial is in factored form when it is expressed as a product of its factors, typically linear factors.