Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables (also called indeterminates) raised to non-negative integer powers, 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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Classify the polynomial: 5x^3 - 4x + 7

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This is a trinomial because it has three terms.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.

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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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How do you subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, change the sign of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the product of two polynomials?

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The product of two polynomials is found by multiplying each term in the first polynomial by each term in the second polynomial.

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Find the product: (x + 2)(x + 3)

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The product is x^2 + 5x + 6.

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