Degree and naming polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting 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).

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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 expression.

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Classify the polynomial: 3x^2 + 5x - 2.

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This polynomial is a trinomial.

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Classify the polynomial: 7y^4.

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This polynomial is a monomial.

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What is the degree of the polynomial: 4x^3 + 2x^2 + x?

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The degree of this polynomial is 3.

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Classify the polynomial: 5x^2 - 3x + 1.

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This polynomial is a second degree trinomial.

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What is the degree of the monomial: 9x^8?

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The degree of the monomial is 8.

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How do you determine the degree of a polynomial with multiple variables?

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The degree of a polynomial with multiple variables is determined by finding the term with the highest total degree, which is the sum of the exponents of the variables in that term.

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Classify the polynomial: x^5 + 2x^3 + 3.

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This polynomial is a fifth degree trinomial.