Polynomial Vocabulary

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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 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 linear polynomial?

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A linear polynomial is a polynomial of degree 1, which can be expressed in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2, which can be expressed in the form ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of exactly three terms.

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How do you determine the end behavior of a polynomial?

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The end behavior of a polynomial is determined by the leading term's degree and coefficient. If the degree is even, both ends go in the same direction; if odd, they go in opposite directions.

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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 a polynomial.

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What is a constant term in a polynomial?

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The constant term is the term in a polynomial that does not contain any variables, representing the value of the polynomial when all variables are set to zero.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.