Classifying Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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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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Classify the polynomial 5y - 9 - 2y^2 by number of terms.

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Binomial (it has two terms: 5y and -2y^2).

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Put the expression 5y - 9 - 2y^2 in standard form.

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-2y^2 + 5y - 9.

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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 5x^2 + 7x - 1 by its degree.

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Quadratic (degree 2).

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Classify the polynomial 7x^3 - 8x^2 + 9 by number of terms.

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Trinomial (it has three terms: 7x^3, -8x^2, and 9).

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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.