Intro to Polynomials

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

Back

Arranging the terms of a polynomial from highest to lowest degree.

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Identify the degree of the polynomial: 3x^4 + 2x^2 - 7

Back

4th degree.

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What is the largest exponent found in a polynomial called?

Back

Degree.

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What do you call a polynomial that has two terms?

Back

Binomial.

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What is the constant in the polynomial x^2 - 2x + 5?

Back

5.

Front

What is a polynomial?

Back

An algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a monomial?

Back

A polynomial with only one term.

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What is a trinomial?

Back

A polynomial with three terms.

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What is the leading coefficient in a polynomial?

Back

The coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

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By identifying the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.